Education Spending: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis's education spending is currently 3.497 % of GDP as of 2023. # Saint Kitts and Nevis Education Spending Saint Kitts and Nevis allocated 3.
Current (2023)
3.497 % of GDP
-1.7% y/y
Peak (2000)
4.74 % of GDP
Low (1991)
1.998 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1985–2023 · 30 pts
Education Spending — Saint Kitts and Nevis
1985 — 2023
Education Spending — Saint Kitts and Nevis
Analysis# Saint Kitts and Nevis Education Spending
Saint Kitts and Nevis allocated 3.497% of GDP to education in 2023, a moderate commitment that remains well below its historical peak of 4.74% in 2000. The nation's education spending has declined 11.8% since 1985, when the measurement period began, though current levels sit substantially above the all-time low of 1.998% recorded in 1991. This middle-ground position reflects neither aggressive educational investment nor severe retrenchment.
Recent years reveal volatility rather than consistent direction. Spending dipped to 2.549% in 2015 before recovering to 3.558% in 2022—the highest level since 2000. The slight decline to 3.497% in 2023 suggests stabilization around the 3.0–3.5% range after years of fluctuation. Whether this represents a sustainable commitment or temporary plateau remains unclear, though current spending levels indicate the government maintains education as a meaningful fiscal priority.
Historical Data
30 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.497 % of GDP | -1.71% |
| 2022 | 3.558 % of GDP | +27.80% |
| 2021 | 2.784 % of GDP | -10.37% |
| 2020 | 3.106 % of GDP | +13.81% |
| 2019 | 2.729 % of GDP | -10.08% |
| 2018 | 3.035 % of GDP | +9.53% |
| 2017 | 2.771 % of GDP | -7.66% |
| 2016 | 3.001 % of GDP | +17.73% |
| 2015 | 2.549 % of GDP | -10.66% |
| 2014 | 2.853 % of GDP | -12.54% |
| 2013 | 3.262 % of GDP | +30.90% |
| 2012 | 2.492 % of GDP | -0.20% |
| 2011 | 2.497 % of GDP | -1.92% |
| 2010 | 2.546 % of GDP | -39.29% |
| 2007 | 4.194 % of GDP | +3.33% |
| 2006 | 4.059 % of GDP | +5.95% |
| 2005 | 3.831 % of GDP | -3.53% |
| 2004 | 3.971 % of GDP | +4.75% |
| 2003 | 3.791 % of GDP | -3.32% |
| 2002 | 3.921 % of GDP | -11.33% |
Show all 30 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.422 % of GDP | -6.71% |
| 2000 | 4.74 % of GDP | +42.64% |
| 1999 | 3.323 % of GDP | -17.36% |
| 1998 | 4.021 % of GDP | +56.09% |
| 1995 | 2.576 % of GDP | +11.81% |
| 1992 | 2.304 % of GDP | +15.32% |
| 1991 | 1.998 % of GDP | -9.10% |
| 1989 | 2.198 % of GDP | -16.77% |
| 1987 | 2.641 % of GDP | -33.39% |
| 1985 | 3.965 % of GDP | — |
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