Education Spending: Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands's education spending is currently 8.293 % of GDP as of 2023. # Solomon Islands Education Spending Solomon Islands allocated 8.
Current (2023)
8.293 % of GDP
-2.3% y/y
Peak (2020)
9.644 % of GDP
Low (1998)
2.316 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1971–2023 · 11 pts
Education Spending — Solomon Islands
1971 — 2023
Education Spending — Solomon Islands
Analysis# Solomon Islands Education Spending
Solomon Islands allocated 8.293% of GDP to education in 2023, representing a substantial 143.9% increase since 1971. The country reached its all-time peak of 9.644% in 2020 before declining slightly to current levels. This stands in sharp contrast to the historical low of 2.316% recorded in 1998, demonstrating a dramatic long-term shift in educational priorities over the past five decades.
A significant turning point occurred between 1998 and 2007, when spending nearly tripled from 2.316% to 7.333%. After peaking during the 2020 pandemic year, education spending has stabilized around 8.3–8.5% through 2023. The data suggests Solomon Islands maintains elevated commitment to education relative to its recent past, though current levels remain modestly below the 2020 peak.
Historical Data
11 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.293 % of GDP | -2.29% |
| 2022 | 8.487 % of GDP | +1.86% |
| 2021 | 8.332 % of GDP | -13.60% |
| 2020 | 9.644 % of GDP | +28.96% |
| 2010 | 7.478 % of GDP | +12.30% |
| 2009 | 6.659 % of GDP | -3.42% |
| 2008 | 6.895 % of GDP | -5.97% |
| 2007 | 7.333 % of GDP | +216.62% |
| 1998 | 2.316 % of GDP | -40.26% |
| 1991 | 3.877 % of GDP | +14.03% |
| 1971 | 3.4 % of GDP | — |
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