Education Spending: Congo, Republic of
Congo, Republic of 's education spending is currently 3.34 % of GDP as of 2023. # Congo, Republic of Education Spending Congo, Republic of allocated 3.
Current (2023)
3.34 % of GDP
+22.5% y/y
Peak (1978)
8.413 % of GDP
Low (2005)
1.681 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2023 · 28 pts
Education Spending — Congo, Republic of
1970 — 2023
Education Spending — Congo, Republic of
Analysis# Congo, Republic of Education Spending
Congo, Republic of allocated 3.34% of its GDP to education in 2023, positioning the country in the middle range of its historical spending patterns. The nation reached its peak investment of 8.413% in 1978, but has since declined significantly, hitting a low of 1.681% in 2005. Over the five decades from 1970 to 2023, education spending contracted by 41.7%, reflecting substantial shifts in fiscal priorities and economic capacity.
Recent volatility characterizes the 2014–2023 period, with spending fluctuating between 2.727% and 4.871%. A notable spike occurred in 2016 at 4.871%, followed by a sharp drop to 2.772% in 2018. The 2023 figure of 3.34% suggests a modest recovery trajectory, yet remains well below the country's historical peak and reflects ongoing uncertainty in education investment commitment.
Historical Data
28 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.34 % of GDP | +22.48% |
| 2022 | 2.727 % of GDP | -17.69% |
| 2021 | 3.313 % of GDP | -21.53% |
| 2020 | 4.222 % of GDP | +30.03% |
| 2019 | 3.247 % of GDP | +17.14% |
| 2018 | 2.772 % of GDP | -33.56% |
| 2017 | 4.172 % of GDP | -14.35% |
| 2016 | 4.871 % of GDP | +55.18% |
| 2015 | 3.139 % of GDP | -1.38% |
| 2014 | 3.183 % of GDP | -36.52% |
| 2013 | 5.014 % of GDP | +83.06% |
| 2012 | 2.739 % of GDP | +3.48% |
| 2011 | 2.647 % of GDP | -53.46% |
| 2010 | 5.687 % of GDP | +238.31% |
| 2005 | 1.681 % of GDP | -26.53% |
| 2004 | 2.288 % of GDP | -19.32% |
| 2003 | 2.836 % of GDP | -11.60% |
| 2002 | 3.208 % of GDP | -21.14% |
| 1998 | 4.068 % of GDP | -17.15% |
| 1995 | 4.91 % of GDP | -22.96% |
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| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 6.373 % of GDP | +0.22% |
| 1980 | 6.359 % of GDP | -9.65% |
| 1979 | 7.038 % of GDP | -16.34% |
| 1978 | 8.413 % of GDP | +8.65% |
| 1975 | 7.743 % of GDP | +47.82% |
| 1973 | 5.238 % of GDP | -5.64% |
| 1971 | 5.551 % of GDP | -3.16% |
| 1970 | 5.732 % of GDP | — |
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