Education Spending: Senegal
Senegal's education spending is currently 6.163 % of GDP as of 2023. # Senegal Education Spending Senegal allocated 6.
Current (2023)
6.163 % of GDP
+3.5% y/y
Peak (2023)
6.163 % of GDP
Low (2010)
0.545 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1998–2023 · 25 pts
Education Spending — Senegal
1998 — 2023
Education Spending — Senegal
Analysis# Senegal Education Spending
Senegal allocated 6.163% of GDP to education in 2023, matching its all-time peak and reflecting a dramatic turnaround over 25 years. Since 1998, spending has climbed 149%, rebounding sharply from a low of 0.545% in 2010. This steady growth demonstrates a sustained commitment to the education sector, positioning Senegal among countries prioritizing public investment in human capital development.
After declining from 5.729% in 2014 to 4.74% in 2017, education spending recovered consistently through 2023. The upward trajectory accelerated notably between 2021 and 2023, with increases of 0.551 percentage points over two years. This recent momentum suggests Senegal continues strengthening its education infrastructure and access, though maintaining these elevated spending levels will require sustained fiscal commitment.
Historical Data
25 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.163 % of GDP | +3.55% |
| 2022 | 5.952 % of GDP | +6.06% |
| 2021 | 5.612 % of GDP | -1.32% |
| 2020 | 5.687 % of GDP | +12.95% |
| 2019 | 5.035 % of GDP | -1.47% |
| 2018 | 5.11 % of GDP | +7.81% |
| 2017 | 4.74 % of GDP | -7.30% |
| 2016 | 5.113 % of GDP | -6.29% |
| 2015 | 5.456 % of GDP | -4.77% |
| 2014 | 5.729 % of GDP | +0.74% |
| 2013 | 5.687 % of GDP | +19.05% |
| 2012 | 4.777 % of GDP | -2.57% |
| 2011 | 4.903 % of GDP | +799.63% |
| 2010 | 0.545 % of GDP | -88.93% |
| 2009 | 4.921 % of GDP | +22.23% |
| 2008 | 4.026 % of GDP | +5.37% |
| 2006 | 3.821 % of GDP | -5.98% |
| 2005 | 4.064 % of GDP | +32.03% |
| 2004 | 3.078 % of GDP | +11.89% |
| 2003 | 2.751 % of GDP | +6.05% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2.594 % of GDP | +4.94% |
| 2001 | 2.472 % of GDP | +0.37% |
| 2000 | 2.463 % of GDP | +0.12% |
| 1999 | 2.46 % of GDP | -0.61% |
| 1998 | 2.475 % of GDP | — |
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