Education Spending: Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's education spending is currently 4.865 % of GDP as of 2023. # Kazakhstan Education Spending Kazakhstan allocated 4.
Current (2023)
4.865 % of GDP
+11.5% y/y
Peak (2023)
4.865 % of GDP
Low (2004)
2.256 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1995–2023 · 26 pts
Education Spending — Kazakhstan
1995 — 2023
Education Spending — Kazakhstan
Analysis# Kazakhstan Education Spending
Kazakhstan allocated 4.865% of its GDP to education in 2023, reaching its highest level since tracking began in 1995. This represents a substantial recovery from the nation's low point of 2.256% in 2004, marking a 20.6% increase over the 28-year period. The current figure reflects Kazakhstan's renewed commitment to educational development after nearly two decades of variable investment.
A dramatic inflection point occurred in 2020, when education spending surged to 4.446% of GDP—a sharp jump from 2.751% in 2017. This upward momentum has continued through 2023, suggesting policymakers have prioritized education funding despite economic pressures. The consistent gains from 2020 onward indicate Kazakhstan is maintaining elevated education investment levels as a strategic priority moving forward.
Historical Data
26 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.865 % of GDP | +11.53% |
| 2022 | 4.362 % of GDP | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 4.386 % of GDP | -1.35% |
| 2020 | 4.446 % of GDP | +55.62% |
| 2019 | 2.857 % of GDP | +9.21% |
| 2018 | 2.616 % of GDP | -4.91% |
| 2017 | 2.751 % of GDP | -7.62% |
| 2016 | 2.978 % of GDP | +6.78% |
| 2015 | 2.789 % of GDP | -18.66% |
| 2014 | 3.429 % of GDP | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 3.446 % of GDP | -11.69% |
| 2012 | 3.902 % of GDP | +7.97% |
| 2011 | 3.614 % of GDP | +0.75% |
| 2010 | 3.587 % of GDP | +17.18% |
| 2009 | 3.061 % of GDP | +18.23% |
| 2008 | 2.589 % of GDP | -8.55% |
| 2007 | 2.831 % of GDP | +7.77% |
| 2006 | 2.627 % of GDP | +16.03% |
| 2005 | 2.264 % of GDP | +0.35% |
| 2004 | 2.256 % of GDP | -25.54% |
Show all 26 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3.03 % of GDP | -6.97% |
| 2000 | 3.257 % of GDP | -16.34% |
| 1999 | 3.893 % of GDP | -10.98% |
| 1997 | 4.373 % of GDP | +11.44% |
| 1996 | 3.924 % of GDP | -2.73% |
| 1995 | 4.034 % of GDP | — |
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