Education Spending: Micronesia, Fed. States of
Micronesia, Fed. States of's education spending is currently 11.559 % of GDP as of 2020. # Micronesia, Fed.
Current (2020)
11.559 % of GDP
+8.1% y/y
Peak (1972)
66.9 % of GDP
Low (1999)
6.425 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1972–2020 · 12 pts
Education Spending — Micronesia, Fed. States of
1972 — 2020
Education Spending — Micronesia, Fed. States of
Analysis# Micronesia, Fed. States of Education Spending
In 2020, the Federated States of Micronesia allocated 11.559% of GDP to education, positioning the nation in the middle of its historical range. This figure sits far below the extraordinary peak of 66.9% recorded in 1972, yet substantially above the low of 6.425% reached in 1999. Over nearly five decades, education spending has declined 82.7% from its 1972 level, reflecting a dramatic shift in budgetary priorities.
The most significant recovery occurred between 1999 and the mid-2010s, when spending climbed from 6.4% to peak at 13.815% in 2016. Since that high point, the trend has moderated, fluctuating between 9.9% and 12.4% through 2020. Recent volatility suggests ongoing budget pressures, though the current level remains substantially higher than the nation's early-2000s baseline, indicating renewed commitment to education despite persistent fiscal constraints.
Historical Data
12 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11.559 % of GDP | +8.10% |
| 2019 | 10.693 % of GDP | +7.54% |
| 2018 | 9.943 % of GDP | -21.60% |
| 2017 | 12.682 % of GDP | -8.20% |
| 2016 | 13.815 % of GDP | +11.34% |
| 2015 | 12.408 % of GDP | +1.47% |
| 2014 | 12.228 % of GDP | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 12.344 % of GDP | +5.33% |
| 2012 | 11.719 % of GDP | +74.73% |
| 2000 | 6.707 % of GDP | +4.39% |
| 1999 | 6.425 % of GDP | -90.40% |
| 1972 | 66.9 % of GDP | — |
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