Education Spending: Croatia
Croatia's education spending is currently 4.092 % of GDP as of 2021. # Croatia Education Spending Croatia allocated 4.
Current (2021)
4.092 % of GDP
-7.2% y/y
Peak (2013)
4.501 % of GDP
Low (2002)
3.823 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2002–2021 · 14 pts
Education Spending — Croatia
2002 — 2021
Education Spending — Croatia
Analysis# Croatia Education Spending
Croatia allocated 4.092% of its GDP to education in 2021, representing a modest 7.0% increase since 2002 when spending stood at 3.823%. The country's peak investment occurred in 2013 at 4.501% of GDP, substantially higher than current levels. After that high point, spending contracted significantly through the mid-2010s, reaching 3.872% in 2017 before recovering somewhat in subsequent years.
The trajectory reveals two distinct phases: a growth period from 2002 to 2013 followed by a contraction and stabilization phase. A notable spike to 4.409% in 2020 likely reflects pandemic-related educational investments, though 2021 saw a pullback to 4.092%. This recent decline suggests education spending may face headwinds, positioning Croatia below its historical peak despite nearly two decades of overall growth.
Historical Data
14 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.092 % of GDP | -7.19% |
| 2020 | 4.409 % of GDP | +11.73% |
| 2019 | 3.946 % of GDP | +0.56% |
| 2018 | 3.924 % of GDP | +1.34% |
| 2017 | 3.872 % of GDP | -13.97% |
| 2013 | 4.501 % of GDP | +9.62% |
| 2011 | 4.106 % of GDP | -2.40% |
| 2010 | 4.207 % of GDP | -3.55% |
| 2009 | 4.362 % of GDP | +1.96% |
| 2008 | 4.278 % of GDP | +7.79% |
| 2007 | 3.969 % of GDP | +3.79% |
| 2004 | 3.824 % of GDP | -1.19% |
| 2003 | 3.87 % of GDP | +1.23% |
| 2002 | 3.823 % of GDP | — |
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