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United Arab Emirates Education Spending

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP  SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS

3.89% −0.09% (-2.3%)
Year 2021 Rank #68 Global Peak 3.98% (2020) Source World Bank

United Arab Emirates Education Spending (2019–2021)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's education spending stood at 3.89% in 2021, a decline of +0.09% from 2020. United Arab Emirates ranked 68th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2021 3.89% −0.09% #68
2020 3.98% +0.12% #68
2019 3.86% #74

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.6% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 14.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Arab Emirates's education spending?

United Arab Emirates's education spending was 3.89% in 2021. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's education spending peaked at 3.98% in 2020.

What was the lowest education spending in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest education spending in United Arab Emirates was 3.86% in 2019.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in education spending?

United Arab Emirates ranks 68th globally in education spending as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for education spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the education spending of United Arab Emirates in 2021?

The education spending of United Arab Emirates in 2021 was 3.89%. This ranks 68th in the world.

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