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West Bank and Gaza Education Spending

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

5.43% +0.71% (+15.1%)
Year 2021 Rank #129 Global Peak 6.19% (2010) Source World Bank

West Bank and Gaza Education Spending (2010–2021)

Overview

West Bank and Gaza's education spending stood at 5.43% in 2021, a rise of +0.71% from 2017. West Bank and Gaza ranked 129th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2021 5.43% +0.71% #129
2017 4.72% −0.26% #114
2016 4.98% +0.32% #111
2015 4.66% −0.23% #93
2013 4.89% +0.15% #99
2012 4.74% −0.59% #92
2011 5.34% −0.86% #107
2010 6.19% #117

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 +43.6% GDP growth 7.4% C/A balance 5.2%
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

West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. 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 West Bank and Gaza's education spending?

West Bank and Gaza's education spending was 5.43% in 2021. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 15.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in West Bank and Gaza?

West Bank and Gaza's education spending peaked at 6.19% in 2010.

What was the lowest education spending in West Bank and Gaza?

The lowest education spending in West Bank and Gaza was 4.66% in 2015.

How does West Bank and Gaza rank in education spending?

West Bank and Gaza ranks 129th 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 West Bank and Gaza in 2021?

The education spending of West Bank and Gaza in 2021 was 5.43%. This ranks 129th in the world.

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