Education Spending: Romania
Romania's education spending is currently 3.279 % of GDP as of 2022. # Romania Education Spending Romania allocated 3.
Current (2022)
3.279 % of GDP
-1.1% y/y
Peak (2006)
4.307 % of GDP
Low (2012)
2.823 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1996–2022 · 24 pts
Education Spending — Romania
1996 — 2022
Education Spending — Romania
Analysis# Romania Education Spending
Romania allocated 3.279% of its GDP to education in 2022, representing a modest recovery from recent lows but still well below its historical peak. The country reached its maximum investment of 4.307% in 2006, then experienced a significant contraction to 2.823% in 2012 during economic pressures. Since 1996, overall education spending has grown only 1.2 percentage points, reflecting considerable volatility across the 26-year period.
A notable recovery began in 2018, when spending climbed to 3.317% and continued rising through 2020 at 3.58%, suggesting renewed policy commitment to education funding. The slight decline to 3.279% in 2022 indicates stabilization rather than sustained growth momentum. Romania remains positioned between its historical extremes, with current levels approaching the pre-2008 financial crisis baseline, though significantly below the 2006 benchmark.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.279 % of GDP | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 3.316 % of GDP | -7.37% |
| 2020 | 3.58 % of GDP | +0.62% |
| 2019 | 3.558 % of GDP | +7.27% |
| 2018 | 3.317 % of GDP | +6.38% |
| 2017 | 3.118 % of GDP | +3.04% |
| 2016 | 3.026 % of GDP | -2.61% |
| 2015 | 3.107 % of GDP | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 3.125 % of GDP | +1.86% |
| 2013 | 3.068 % of GDP | +8.68% |
| 2012 | 2.823 % of GDP | -3.12% |
| 2011 | 2.914 % of GDP | -14.70% |
| 2010 | 3.416 % of GDP | -14.64% |
| 2009 | 4.002 % of GDP | -2.32% |
| 2008 | 4.097 % of GDP | -1.28% |
| 2007 | 4.15 % of GDP | -3.65% |
| 2006 | 4.307 % of GDP | +23.06% |
| 2005 | 3.5 % of GDP | +5.64% |
| 2004 | 3.313 % of GDP | -6.52% |
| 2003 | 3.544 % of GDP | +1.14% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3.504 % of GDP | +7.29% |
| 2001 | 3.266 % of GDP | +13.84% |
| 2000 | 2.869 % of GDP | -11.48% |
| 1996 | 3.241 % of GDP | — |
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