Education Spending: Italy
Italy's education spending is currently 4.068 % of GDP as of 2022. # Italy Education Spending Italy allocated 4.
Current (2022)
4.068 % of GDP
-2.5% y/y
Peak (1984)
4.764 % of GDP
Low (1971)
2.892 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2022 · 41 pts
Education Spending — Italy
1970 — 2022
Education Spending — Italy
Analysis# Italy Education Spending
Italy allocated 4.068% of GDP to education in 2022, representing a modest recovery from the post-2008 financial crisis period. This figure sits well below the country's 1984 peak of 4.764% but significantly above the 1971 low of 2.892%. Since 1970, education spending has grown 21.1%, reflecting a long-term commitment to the sector despite economic fluctuations.
Recent years reveal volatility rather than consistent growth. Spending dipped to 3.795% in 2016 before rising to 4.418% in 2020, likely driven by pandemic-related educational needs. The 2022 reading of 4.068% suggests a normalization downward from that spike. Current spending remains below early 2010s levels, indicating Italy faces ongoing pressure to balance education investment against competing fiscal priorities.
Historical Data
41 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.068 % of GDP | -2.47% |
| 2021 | 4.171 % of GDP | -5.59% |
| 2020 | 4.418 % of GDP | +8.34% |
| 2019 | 4.078 % of GDP | -3.84% |
| 2018 | 4.241 % of GDP | +5.31% |
| 2017 | 4.027 % of GDP | +6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.795 % of GDP | -6.39% |
| 2015 | 4.054 % of GDP | +0.35% |
| 2014 | 4.04 % of GDP | -1.99% |
| 2013 | 4.122 % of GDP | +2.16% |
| 2012 | 4.035 % of GDP | -1.44% |
| 2011 | 4.094 % of GDP | -5.14% |
| 2010 | 4.316 % of GDP | -4.17% |
| 2009 | 4.504 % of GDP | +3.02% |
| 2008 | 4.372 % of GDP | +6.95% |
| 2007 | 4.088 % of GDP | -9.26% |
| 2006 | 4.505 % of GDP | +6.68% |
| 2005 | 4.223 % of GDP | -3.36% |
| 2004 | 4.37 % of GDP | -3.47% |
| 2003 | 4.527 % of GDP | +2.54% |
Show all 41 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4.415 % of GDP | -4.73% |
| 2001 | 4.634 % of GDP | +8.27% |
| 2000 | 4.28 % of GDP | -4.93% |
| 1999 | 4.502 % of GDP | +1.37% |
| 1998 | 4.441 % of GDP | +0.02% |
| 1996 | 4.44 % of GDP | +3.04% |
| 1995 | 4.309 % of GDP | -2.58% |
| 1994 | 4.423 % of GDP | -6.35% |
| 1993 | 4.723 % of GDP | +3.08% |
| 1988 | 4.582 % of GDP | -1.34% |
| 1986 | 4.644 % of GDP | -0.75% |
| 1985 | 4.679 % of GDP | -1.78% |
| 1984 | 4.764 % of GDP | +6.39% |
| 1983 | 4.478 % of GDP | +7.80% |
| 1979 | 4.154 % of GDP | +10.13% |
| 1978 | 3.772 % of GDP | -3.55% |
| 1976 | 3.911 % of GDP | +5.62% |
| 1975 | 3.703 % of GDP | -3.21% |
| 1974 | 3.826 % of GDP | +32.30% |
| 1971 | 2.892 % of GDP | -13.90% |
| 1970 | 3.359 % of GDP | — |
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