Education Spending: Afghanistan
Afghanistan's education spending is currently 4.343 % of GDP as of 2017. # Afghanistan Education Spending Afghanistan allocated 4.
Current (2017)
4.343 % of GDP
-4.4% y/y
Peak (2016)
4.544 % of GDP
Low (2012)
2.604 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2010–2017 · 8 pts
Education Spending — Afghanistan
2010 — 2017
Education Spending — Afghanistan
Analysis# Afghanistan Education Spending
Afghanistan allocated 4.343% of GDP to education in 2017, representing a substantial 24.8% increase since 2010 when spending stood at 3.479%. The country reached its peak investment of 4.544% in 2016, while 2012 marked the lowest point at 2.604% of GDP. This eight-year period demonstrates significant volatility, yet the overall upward trajectory reflects growing commitment to the education sector.
The sharpest decline occurred between 2011 and 2012, when spending dropped to 2.604%, followed by a steady recovery beginning in 2013. A particularly notable surge emerged from 2015 to 2016, when allocations jumped from 3.256% to 4.544%—the strongest single-year increase in the dataset. The 2017 figure of 4.343% suggests sustained high investment levels, positioning education spending well above the 2010 baseline despite year-to-year fluctuations.
Historical Data
8 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4.343 % of GDP | -4.42% |
| 2016 | 4.544 % of GDP | +39.56% |
| 2015 | 3.256 % of GDP | -11.88% |
| 2014 | 3.695 % of GDP | +6.98% |
| 2013 | 3.454 % of GDP | +32.64% |
| 2012 | 2.604 % of GDP | -24.78% |
| 2011 | 3.462 % of GDP | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 3.479 % of GDP | — |
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