Education Spending: Portugal
Portugal's education spending is currently 4.552 % of GDP as of 2022. # Portugal Education Spending Portugal allocated 4.
Current (2022)
4.552 % of GDP
-4.6% y/y
Peak (2009)
5.563 % of GDP
Low (1973)
1.634 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1973–2022 · 46 pts
Education Spending — Portugal
1973 — 2022
Education Spending — Portugal
Analysis# Portugal Education Spending
Portugal allocated 4.552% of its GDP to education in 2022, reflecting a substantial long-term investment in the sector. Since 1973, when spending stood at just 1.634% of GDP, the country has increased education expenditure by 178.6%. The 2009 peak of 5.563% represents the highest commitment Portugal has made to education, while current spending remains 19% below that benchmark.
The period from 2012 to 2015 saw notable volatility, fluctuating between 4.894% and 5.265% of GDP. Following 2015, spending entered a declining phase, dropping from 5.027% in 2017 to 4.552% in 2022. This downward trajectory over the past five years suggests a recalibration of education priorities within Portugal's fiscal framework, moving away from the elevated levels sustained during the post-financial crisis period.
Historical Data
46 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.552 % of GDP | -4.63% |
| 2021 | 4.773 % of GDP | -1.87% |
| 2020 | 4.864 % of GDP | +5.10% |
| 2019 | 4.628 % of GDP | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 4.679 % of GDP | -6.92% |
| 2017 | 5.027 % of GDP | +2.72% |
| 2015 | 4.894 % of GDP | -4.41% |
| 2014 | 5.12 % of GDP | -2.75% |
| 2013 | 5.265 % of GDP | +6.54% |
| 2012 | 4.942 % of GDP | -3.42% |
| 2011 | 5.117 % of GDP | -5.33% |
| 2010 | 5.405 % of GDP | -2.84% |
| 2009 | 5.563 % of GDP | +18.46% |
| 2008 | 4.696 % of GDP | -4.57% |
| 2007 | 4.921 % of GDP | +0.26% |
| 2006 | 4.908 % of GDP | -3.27% |
| 2005 | 5.074 % of GDP | +0.55% |
| 2004 | 5.046 % of GDP | -4.47% |
| 2003 | 5.282 % of GDP | +0.44% |
| 2002 | 5.259 % of GDP | -1.46% |
Show all 46 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5.337 % of GDP | +3.35% |
| 2000 | 5.164 % of GDP | +2.32% |
| 1999 | 5.047 % of GDP | -0.36% |
| 1996 | 5.065 % of GDP | +9.80% |
| 1995 | 4.613 % of GDP | -1.24% |
| 1994 | 4.671 % of GDP | -3.51% |
| 1993 | 4.841 % of GDP | +11.62% |
| 1992 | 4.337 % of GDP | +6.53% |
| 1991 | 4.071 % of GDP | +14.03% |
| 1990 | 3.57 % of GDP | +2.73% |
| 1989 | 3.475 % of GDP | +2.57% |
| 1988 | 3.388 % of GDP | +7.28% |
| 1987 | 3.158 % of GDP | +3.57% |
| 1986 | 3.049 % of GDP | -6.53% |
| 1985 | 3.262 % of GDP | +3.79% |
| 1984 | 3.143 % of GDP | -2.78% |
| 1983 | 3.233 % of GDP | -2.88% |
| 1982 | 3.329 % of GDP | +4.49% |
| 1981 | 3.186 % of GDP | +3.88% |
| 1980 | 3.067 % of GDP | +13.63% |
| 1979 | 2.699 % of GDP | -6.93% |
| 1978 | 2.9 % of GDP | -5.81% |
| 1976 | 3.079 % of GDP | +0.56% |
| 1975 | 3.062 % of GDP | +58.24% |
| 1974 | 1.935 % of GDP | +18.42% |
| 1973 | 1.634 % of GDP | — |
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