Education Spending: Israel
Israel's education spending is currently 5.933 % of GDP as of 2022. # Israel Education Spending Israel allocated 5.
Current (2022)
5.933 % of GDP
-3.8% y/y
Peak (1985)
7.63 % of GDP
Low (1988)
4.291 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1973–2022 · 47 pts
Education Spending — Israel
1973 — 2022
Education Spending — Israel
Analysis# Israel Education Spending
Israel allocated 5.933% of its GDP to education in 2022, down from 6.167% in 2021. This represents a moderate commitment to education spending relative to the nation's historical range. The country's peak spending reached 7.63% of GDP in 1985, while the lowest point occurred in 1988 at 4.291%. Since 1973, education spending has grown 16.2% overall, reflecting a gradual increase despite annual fluctuations.
The 2020 spike to 6.518% marked the highest spending in over three decades, likely driven by pandemic-related educational demands. The subsequent decline to 5.933% in 2022 suggests a normalization after that temporary increase. Recent years show volatility between 5.7% and 6.5%, indicating sustained pressure on education budgets despite competing fiscal priorities.
Historical Data
47 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.933 % of GDP | -3.79% |
| 2021 | 6.167 % of GDP | -5.39% |
| 2020 | 6.518 % of GDP | +7.40% |
| 2019 | 6.069 % of GDP | +0.00% |
| 2018 | 6.069 % of GDP | +1.08% |
| 2017 | 6.004 % of GDP | +3.46% |
| 2016 | 5.803 % of GDP | +0.10% |
| 2015 | 5.797 % of GDP | +1.84% |
| 2014 | 5.692 % of GDP | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 5.77 % of GDP | +3.76% |
| 2012 | 5.561 % of GDP | +2.43% |
| 2011 | 5.429 % of GDP | +0.46% |
| 2010 | 5.404 % of GDP | +1.16% |
| 2009 | 5.342 % of GDP | -1.20% |
| 2008 | 5.407 % of GDP | +1.41% |
| 2007 | 5.332 % of GDP | -4.51% |
| 2006 | 5.584 % of GDP | +0.34% |
| 2005 | 5.565 % of GDP | -3.22% |
| 2004 | 5.75 % of GDP | -6.28% |
| 2003 | 6.135 % of GDP | -1.82% |
Show all 47 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6.249 % of GDP | +1.18% |
| 2001 | 6.176 % of GDP | +4.13% |
| 2000 | 5.931 % of GDP | -4.28% |
| 1999 | 6.196 % of GDP | -3.19% |
| 1998 | 6.4 % of GDP | +4.47% |
| 1994 | 6.126 % of GDP | +8.10% |
| 1993 | 5.667 % of GDP | +6.74% |
| 1992 | 5.309 % of GDP | +2.65% |
| 1991 | 5.172 % of GDP | +0.23% |
| 1990 | 5.16 % of GDP | -4.99% |
| 1989 | 5.431 % of GDP | +26.57% |
| 1988 | 4.291 % of GDP | -18.36% |
| 1987 | 5.256 % of GDP | -9.86% |
| 1986 | 5.831 % of GDP | -23.58% |
| 1985 | 7.63 % of GDP | +14.55% |
| 1984 | 6.661 % of GDP | -0.16% |
| 1983 | 6.672 % of GDP | +5.22% |
| 1982 | 6.341 % of GDP | -6.03% |
| 1981 | 6.748 % of GDP | -0.78% |
| 1980 | 6.801 % of GDP | +6.65% |
| 1979 | 6.377 % of GDP | +1.25% |
| 1978 | 6.298 % of GDP | +13.38% |
| 1977 | 5.555 % of GDP | -1.75% |
| 1976 | 5.654 % of GDP | -1.55% |
| 1975 | 5.743 % of GDP | +1.65% |
| 1974 | 5.65 % of GDP | +10.70% |
| 1973 | 5.104 % of GDP | — |
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