Education Spending: Philippines
Philippines's education spending is currently 3.969 % of GDP as of 2025. # Philippines Education Spending The Philippines allocated 3.
Current (2025)
3.969 % of GDP
+1.1% y/y
Peak (2025)
3.969 % of GDP
Low (1983)
1.483 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1980–2025 · 30 pts
Education Spending — Philippines
1980 — 2025
Education Spending — Philippines
Analysis# Philippines Education Spending
The Philippines allocated 3.969% of GDP to education in 2025, marking its all-time peak since records began in 1980. This represents a dramatic 162.3% increase from the 1.483% low recorded in 1983, demonstrating a substantial long-term commitment to educational investment. Current spending levels reflect sustained prioritization of the sector over the past four decades, though year-to-year fluctuations reveal ongoing budgetary pressures.
A significant acceleration occurred between 2016 and 2017, when spending jumped from 3.301% to 3.964% of GDP. The subsequent years showed volatility, dipping to 3.407% in 2019 before recovering steadily through 2025. Recent momentum suggests continued emphasis on education funding, with spending climbing consistently from 2023 onward to reach record levels in the current year.
Historical Data
30 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.969 % of GDP | +1.12% |
| 2024 | 3.925 % of GDP | +8.31% |
| 2023 | 3.624 % of GDP | +1.23% |
| 2022 | 3.58 % of GDP | -7.54% |
| 2021 | 3.872 % of GDP | +0.36% |
| 2020 | 3.858 % of GDP | +13.24% |
| 2019 | 3.407 % of GDP | -11.62% |
| 2018 | 3.855 % of GDP | -2.75% |
| 2017 | 3.964 % of GDP | +20.08% |
| 2016 | 3.301 % of GDP | +16.60% |
| 2015 | 2.831 % of GDP | +6.23% |
| 2014 | 2.665 % of GDP | +5.00% |
| 2009 | 2.538 % of GDP | -1.74% |
| 2008 | 2.583 % of GDP | +3.94% |
| 2007 | 2.485 % of GDP | +2.43% |
| 2006 | 2.426 % of GDP | +4.21% |
| 2005 | 2.328 % of GDP | -5.75% |
| 2004 | 2.47 % of GDP | -15.84% |
| 2003 | 2.935 % of GDP | +1.49% |
| 2002 | 2.892 % of GDP | -1.13% |
Show all 30 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.925 % of GDP | -7.55% |
| 2000 | 3.164 % of GDP | -14.42% |
| 1998 | 3.697 % of GDP | +20.11% |
| 1997 | 3.078 % of GDP | +4.55% |
| 1996 | 2.944 % of GDP | +10.51% |
| 1995 | 2.664 % of GDP | +75.61% |
| 1986 | 1.517 % of GDP | +2.29% |
| 1983 | 1.483 % of GDP | -18.78% |
| 1982 | 1.826 % of GDP | +20.69% |
| 1980 | 1.513 % of GDP | — |
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