Education Spending: Somalia
Somalia's education spending is currently 0 % of GDP as of 2023. # Somalia Education Spending Somalia allocated 0% of GDP to education in 2023, representing a complete erosion of public education investment.
Current (2023)
0 % of GDP
Peak (1973)
1.339 % of GDP
Low (2018)
0 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1972–2023 · 8 pts
Education Spending — Somalia
1972 — 2023
Education Spending — Somalia
Analysis# Somalia Education Spending
Somalia allocated 0% of GDP to education in 2023, representing a complete erosion of public education investment. The country's education spending peaked at 1.339% of GDP in 1973, before declining steadily over five decades. Since 1972, Somalia has experienced a total decline of 100%, moving from 1.103% of GDP to zero funding—a trajectory that reflects the country's severe fiscal and institutional challenges.
A critical turning point occurred around 2018, when education spending fell to 0% of GDP and remained there through 2023. The collapse from 1973's peak to sustained zero spending underscores the impact of state fragmentation and resource constraints. Without renewed commitment to education financing, Somalia's human capital development continues to stagnate.
Historical Data
8 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 % of GDP | — |
| 2022 | 0 % of GDP | — |
| 2021 | 0 % of GDP | — |
| 2020 | 0 % of GDP | — |
| 2019 | 0 % of GDP | — |
| 2018 | 0 % of GDP | -100.00% |
| 1973 | 1.339 % of GDP | +21.40% |
| 1972 | 1.103 % of GDP | — |
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