Education Spending: Estonia
Estonia's education spending is currently 5.207 % of GDP as of 2022. # Estonia Education Spending Estonia allocated 5.
Current (2022)
5.207 % of GDP
-0.2% y/y
Peak (1999)
6.652 % of GDP
Low (2014)
4.326 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1992–2022 · 30 pts
Education Spending — Estonia
1992 — 2022
Education Spending — Estonia
Analysis# Estonia Education Spending
Estonia allocated 5.207% of its GDP to education in 2022, placing current spending near the middle of its three-decade range. The country peaked at 6.652% in 1999, shortly after independence, while the lowest point came at 4.326% in 2014. Overall, education spending has declined 1.4 percentage points since 1992, reflecting a long-term downward trajectory despite recent stabilization.
The most significant turning point occurred between 2013 and 2014, when spending dropped to its historic low of 4.326%. Recovery began immediately after, with spending climbing back to 5.05% by 2015 and remaining relatively stable through 2022. The recent decade shows oscillation between 4.8% and 5.4%, suggesting Estonia has settled into a new equilibrium below its post-independence peak, with no clear indication of further significant increases.
Historical Data
30 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.207 % of GDP | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 5.215 % of GDP | -4.17% |
| 2020 | 5.442 % of GDP | +5.38% |
| 2019 | 5.164 % of GDP | +0.47% |
| 2018 | 5.14 % of GDP | +5.70% |
| 2017 | 4.863 % of GDP | -3.80% |
| 2016 | 5.055 % of GDP | +0.08% |
| 2015 | 5.051 % of GDP | +16.76% |
| 2014 | 4.326 % of GDP | -9.50% |
| 2013 | 4.78 % of GDP | +2.29% |
| 2012 | 4.673 % of GDP | -6.45% |
| 2011 | 4.995 % of GDP | -9.48% |
| 2010 | 5.518 % of GDP | -7.42% |
| 2009 | 5.96 % of GDP | +8.68% |
| 2008 | 5.484 % of GDP | +18.70% |
| 2007 | 4.62 % of GDP | -3.93% |
| 2005 | 4.809 % of GDP | -1.37% |
| 2004 | 4.876 % of GDP | -7.51% |
| 2003 | 5.272 % of GDP | -2.96% |
| 2002 | 5.433 % of GDP | +3.84% |
Show all 30 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5.232 % of GDP | -2.00% |
| 2000 | 5.339 % of GDP | -19.74% |
| 1999 | 6.652 % of GDP | +6.69% |
| 1998 | 6.235 % of GDP | -1.63% |
| 1997 | 6.338 % of GDP | +4.67% |
| 1996 | 6.055 % of GDP | +2.64% |
| 1995 | 5.899 % of GDP | +7.37% |
| 1994 | 5.494 % of GDP | -3.58% |
| 1993 | 5.698 % of GDP | +7.90% |
| 1992 | 5.281 % of GDP | — |
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