Education Spending: Brazil
Brazil's education spending is currently 5.619 % of GDP as of 2022. # Brazil Education Spending Brazil allocated 5.
Current (2022)
5.619 % of GDP
+2.2% y/y
Peak (2017)
6.32 % of GDP
Low (2002)
3.75 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1995–2022 · 25 pts
Education Spending — Brazil
1995 — 2022
Education Spending — Brazil
Analysis# Brazil Education Spending
Brazil allocated 5.619% of its GDP to education in 2022, representing a moderate investment level compared to its historical range. The country peaked at 6.32% in 2017, while its lowest point came in 2002 at 3.75% of GDP. Since 1995, education spending has grown 23% overall, demonstrating a sustained commitment to the sector despite recent fluctuations.
A significant expansion occurred between 2013 and 2017, when spending climbed from 5.839% to 6.32% of GDP. This peak marked Brazil's most intensive educational investment period. Spending declined consistently from 2017 through 2021, dropping to 5.497% before recovering slightly to 5.619% in 2022. The recent modest rebound suggests stabilization after five years of contraction, though current levels remain below the mid-2010s highs.
Historical Data
25 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.619 % of GDP | +2.22% |
| 2021 | 5.497 % of GDP | -4.75% |
| 2020 | 5.771 % of GDP | -3.22% |
| 2019 | 5.963 % of GDP | -2.07% |
| 2018 | 6.089 % of GDP | -3.66% |
| 2017 | 6.32 % of GDP | +0.10% |
| 2016 | 6.314 % of GDP | +1.17% |
| 2015 | 6.241 % of GDP | +4.93% |
| 2014 | 5.948 % of GDP | +1.87% |
| 2013 | 5.839 % of GDP | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 5.855 % of GDP | +2.06% |
| 2011 | 5.737 % of GDP | +1.56% |
| 2010 | 5.649 % of GDP | +3.39% |
| 2009 | 5.464 % of GDP | +3.70% |
| 2008 | 5.269 % of GDP | +5.93% |
| 2007 | 4.974 % of GDP | +2.11% |
| 2006 | 4.871 % of GDP | +8.75% |
| 2005 | 4.479 % of GDP | +12.71% |
| 2004 | 3.974 % of GDP | +5.97% |
| 2002 | 3.75 % of GDP | -2.47% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.845 % of GDP | -2.63% |
| 2000 | 3.949 % of GDP | +3.89% |
| 1999 | 3.801 % of GDP | -20.10% |
| 1998 | 4.757 % of GDP | +4.14% |
| 1995 | 4.568 % of GDP | — |
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