Education Spending: Albania
Albania's education spending is currently 3.092 % of GDP as of 2023. # Albania Education Spending Albania allocated 3.
Current (2023)
3.092 % of GDP
+13.3% y/y
Peak (2016)
3.92 % of GDP
Low (2022)
2.73 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1994–2023 · 27 pts
Education Spending — Albania
1994 — 2023
Education Spending — Albania
Analysis# Albania Education Spending
Albania allocated 3.092% of GDP to education in 2023, representing a modest recovery from 2022's low of 2.73% but still significantly below the 2016 peak of 3.92%. Over the three-decade span from 1994 to 2023, education spending declined 10.3% relative to GDP, reflecting long-term budget pressures despite Albania's EU accession efforts and development goals.
The period 2014–2019 showed relative stability, fluctuating between 3.18% and 3.87% of GDP. However, a sharp contraction occurred in 2021–2022, with spending dropping to its lowest point in the dataset. The 2023 rebound to 3.092% suggests stabilization but falls short of pre-pandemic levels. Future trajectory depends on Albania's commitment to education investment amid broader fiscal constraints and EU integration requirements.
Historical Data
27 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.092 % of GDP | +13.26% |
| 2022 | 2.73 % of GDP | -9.18% |
| 2021 | 3.006 % of GDP | -9.59% |
| 2020 | 3.325 % of GDP | -14.08% |
| 2019 | 3.87 % of GDP | +25.57% |
| 2018 | 3.082 % of GDP | -13.11% |
| 2017 | 3.547 % of GDP | -9.52% |
| 2016 | 3.92 % of GDP | +14.85% |
| 2015 | 3.413 % of GDP | +7.26% |
| 2014 | 3.182 % of GDP | -9.96% |
| 2013 | 3.534 % of GDP | +7.25% |
| 2012 | 3.295 % of GDP | +3.65% |
| 2011 | 3.179 % of GDP | +1.05% |
| 2007 | 3.146 % of GDP | +1.39% |
| 2006 | 3.103 % of GDP | -3.03% |
| 2005 | 3.2 % of GDP | +2.20% |
| 2004 | 3.131 % of GDP | +3.16% |
| 2003 | 3.035 % of GDP | +1.07% |
| 2002 | 3.003 % of GDP | -10.14% |
| 2001 | 3.342 % of GDP | +0.36% |
Show all 27 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.33 % of GDP | -5.24% |
| 1999 | 3.514 % of GDP | +1.47% |
| 1998 | 3.463 % of GDP | +4.06% |
| 1997 | 3.328 % of GDP | +9.11% |
| 1996 | 3.05 % of GDP | -2.93% |
| 1995 | 3.142 % of GDP | -8.85% |
| 1994 | 3.447 % of GDP | — |
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