Education Spending: Slovenia
Slovenia's education spending is currently 5.281 % of GDP as of 2022. # Slovenia Education Spending Slovenia devoted 5.
Current (2022)
5.281 % of GDP
-2.1% y/y
Peak (2001)
5.815 % of GDP
Low (1991)
4.073 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1991–2022 · 27 pts
Education Spending — Slovenia
1991 — 2022
Education Spending — Slovenia
Analysis# Slovenia Education Spending
Slovenia devoted 5.281% of GDP to education in 2022, positioning the country in the middle of its historical range. The all-time peak of 5.815% occurred in 2001, while the lowest point of 4.073% was recorded in 1991. Over the three-decade span, education spending has grown 29.7%, reflecting a sustained commitment to the sector despite significant fluctuations.
The period from 2013 to 2018 marked a notable decline, with spending falling from 5.468% to 4.824% of GDP. A recovery began in 2020, reaching 5.419%, though the trajectory has since plateaued around 5.3%. Current spending levels suggest Slovenia maintains robust education investment relative to its economy, though the recent stabilization indicates the sector may face budgetary constraints or competing fiscal priorities.
Historical Data
27 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.281 % of GDP | -2.06% |
| 2021 | 5.392 % of GDP | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 5.419 % of GDP | +9.81% |
| 2019 | 4.935 % of GDP | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 4.979 % of GDP | +3.21% |
| 2017 | 4.824 % of GDP | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 4.844 % of GDP | -2.24% |
| 2015 | 4.955 % of GDP | -7.26% |
| 2014 | 5.343 % of GDP | -2.29% |
| 2013 | 5.468 % of GDP | -3.56% |
| 2012 | 5.67 % of GDP | +1.56% |
| 2011 | 5.583 % of GDP | -0.20% |
| 2010 | 5.594 % of GDP | -0.48% |
| 2009 | 5.621 % of GDP | +9.49% |
| 2008 | 5.134 % of GDP | -0.06% |
| 2007 | 5.137 % of GDP | -8.63% |
| 2006 | 5.622 % of GDP | -0.39% |
| 2005 | 5.644 % of GDP | -0.76% |
| 2004 | 5.687 % of GDP | -1.22% |
| 2003 | 5.757 % of GDP | +0.30% |
Show all 27 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5.74 % of GDP | -1.29% |
| 2001 | 5.815 % of GDP | +18.63% |
| 1995 | 4.902 % of GDP | +4.30% |
| 1994 | 4.7 % of GDP | -5.18% |
| 1993 | 4.957 % of GDP | +5.00% |
| 1992 | 4.721 % of GDP | +15.91% |
| 1991 | 4.073 % of GDP | — |
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