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Vanuatu Education Spending

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

14.53% +6.94% (+91.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #3 Global Peak 14.53% (2025) Source World Bank

Vanuatu Education Spending (1994–2025)

Overview

Vanuatu's education spending stood at 14.53% in 2025, a rise of +6.94% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.53% by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 3rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 16.54% - -
2025* trend 14.53% - -
2025 14.53% +6.94% #3
2023 7.58% −3.12% #115
2022 10.70% +0.59% #161
2021 10.11% +7.94% #164
2020 2.17% +0.40% #16
2019 1.77% −6.83% #10
2018 8.61% +4.07% #164
2017 4.53% −3.14% #101
2016 7.68% +2.07% #153
2015 5.60% +0.42% #132
2014 5.18% +0.02% #113
2009 5.16% −0.79% #78
2008 5.95% −2.49% #100
2003 8.44% +0.31% #104
2002 8.13% −0.82% #114
Show all years (1994-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 +21.6% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 7.8%
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

Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Vanuatu's education spending?

Vanuatu's education spending was 14.53% in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 91.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu's education spending peaked at 14.53% in 2025.

What was the lowest education spending in Vanuatu?

The lowest education spending in Vanuatu was 1.77% in 2019.

How does Vanuatu rank in education spending?

Vanuatu ranks 3rd globally in education spending as of 2025.

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 projected education spending of Vanuatu in 2025?

Vanuatu's education spending is projected to reach 14.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Vanuatu in 2025?

The education spending of Vanuatu in 2025 was 14.53%. This ranks 3rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_education-spending-gdp, title = {Vanuatu Education Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/education-spending-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }