Education Spending: Central African Republic

Analysis# Central African Republic Education Spending The Central African Republic allocated 1.83% of its GDP to education in 2023, representing a significant decline from its peak of 3.171% in 1978. This 42.3% decrease over 45 years reflects ongoing budgetary constraints and economic challenges. The country's education spending remains well above its lowest point of 1.108% in 2011, suggesting some recovery from that critical period, yet current levels still fall short of historical commitments to the sector. Recent volatility characterizes the 2014–2023 period, with spending fluctuating between 1.566% and 2.22%. A notable recovery occurred in 2020 (2.145%), though spending retreated to 1.83% by 2023. These oscillations suggest budget pressures amid competing national priorities. Without substantial policy shifts, education spending appears unlikely to approach mid-70s levels, potentially constraining long-term human capital development.