Education Spending: Samoa
Samoa's education spending is currently 5.456 % of GDP as of 2024. # Samoa Education Spending Samoa allocated 5.
Current (2024)
5.456 % of GDP
-10.7% y/y
Peak (2022)
6.16 % of GDP
Low (2000)
3.631 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1999–2024 · 19 pts
Education Spending — Samoa
1999 — 2024
Education Spending — Samoa
Analysis# Samoa Education Spending
Samoa allocated 5.456% of its GDP to education in 2024, representing a substantial 35.9% increase since 1999 when spending stood at 3.631%. The country reached its peak commitment of 6.16% in 2022, demonstrating strong prioritization of the education sector over the past quarter-century. Current spending levels remain well above historical lows, positioning education as a significant fiscal priority.
A notable acceleration began in 2021, when spending jumped to 5.216% from 4.503% the previous year, culminating in the 2022 peak. Following a minor pullback to 6.11% in 2023, the 2024 figure of 5.456% suggests a consolidation around the 5.4–5.5% range. This sustained elevation above pre-2020 levels indicates Samoa's ongoing commitment to educational investment despite the slight recent decline.
Historical Data
19 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.456 % of GDP | -10.70% |
| 2023 | 6.11 % of GDP | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 6.16 % of GDP | +18.10% |
| 2021 | 5.216 % of GDP | +15.83% |
| 2020 | 4.503 % of GDP | -1.77% |
| 2019 | 4.584 % of GDP | +2.50% |
| 2018 | 4.472 % of GDP | +6.76% |
| 2017 | 4.189 % of GDP | +5.22% |
| 2016 | 3.981 % of GDP | -10.03% |
| 2015 | 4.425 % of GDP | -18.27% |
| 2014 | 5.414 % of GDP | +17.31% |
| 2013 | 4.615 % of GDP | -5.66% |
| 2012 | 4.892 % of GDP | +2.47% |
| 2011 | 4.774 % of GDP | -6.70% |
| 2008 | 5.117 % of GDP | +29.91% |
| 2002 | 3.939 % of GDP | -0.96% |
| 2001 | 3.977 % of GDP | +9.53% |
| 2000 | 3.631 % of GDP | -9.59% |
| 1999 | 4.016 % of GDP | — |
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