Education Spending: India
India's education spending is currently 4.099 % of GDP as of 2022. # India Education Spending India allocated 4.
Current (2022)
4.099 % of GDP
-11.4% y/y
Peak (2021)
4.629 % of GDP
Low (2006)
3.143 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1997–2022 · 22 pts
Education Spending — India
1997 — 2022
Education Spending — India
Analysis# India Education Spending
India allocated 4.099% of its GDP to education in 2022, down from the all-time peak of 4.629% in 2021. Since 1997, education spending has grown 22.0% overall, rising from 3.143% of GDP in 2006 to current levels. Over the 26-year period, India has generally increased its commitment to education, though with notable fluctuations reflecting shifting policy priorities and economic conditions.
A sharp decline occurred between 2021 and 2022, dropping 0.530 percentage points. The years 2019-2022 reveal volatility, suggesting education spending remains sensitive to external pressures. The sustained upward trend from 2013-2021 demonstrates strengthened investment during that period, though the recent pullback warrants monitoring. Whether 2022 marks a temporary dip or signals a new direction remains to be seen in forthcoming data releases.
Historical Data
22 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.099 % of GDP | -11.45% |
| 2021 | 4.629 % of GDP | +7.83% |
| 2020 | 4.293 % of GDP | +10.16% |
| 2019 | 3.897 % of GDP | -10.70% |
| 2018 | 4.364 % of GDP | +1.37% |
| 2017 | 4.305 % of GDP | +1.20% |
| 2016 | 4.254 % of GDP | +3.38% |
| 2015 | 4.115 % of GDP | +5.54% |
| 2014 | 3.899 % of GDP | +1.40% |
| 2013 | 3.845 % of GDP | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 3.868 % of GDP | +1.90% |
| 2011 | 3.796 % of GDP | +12.37% |
| 2010 | 3.378 % of GDP | +3.05% |
| 2009 | 3.278 % of GDP | +4.30% |
| 2006 | 3.143 % of GDP | -1.44% |
| 2005 | 3.189 % of GDP | -4.89% |
| 2004 | 3.353 % of GDP | -7.20% |
| 2003 | 3.613 % of GDP | -16.46% |
| 2000 | 4.325 % of GDP | -2.04% |
| 1999 | 4.415 % of GDP | +23.57% |
Show all 22 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3.573 % of GDP | +6.31% |
| 1997 | 3.361 % of GDP | — |
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