Education Spending: South Sudan, Republic of
South Sudan, Republic of's education spending is currently 1.565 % of GDP as of 2016. # South Sudan, Republic of Education Spending South Sudan allocated 1.
Current (2016)
1.565 % of GDP
+6.8% y/y
Peak (2012)
1.577 % of GDP
Low (2011)
0.963 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2010–2016 · 7 pts
Education Spending — South Sudan, Republic of
2010 — 2016
Education Spending — South Sudan, Republic of
Analysis# South Sudan, Republic of Education Spending
South Sudan allocated 1.565% of GDP to education in 2016, representing a substantial 49.8% increase from 2010's 1.045%. This current level sits just below the country's all-time peak of 1.577% recorded in 2012, though considerably higher than the 2011 low of 0.963%. The overall upward trajectory reflects growing investment in the education sector over the seven-year period.
The most dramatic volatility occurred between 2011 and 2012, when spending surged 63.8 percentage points from its lowest point to its historical maximum. A subsequent dip in 2013 to 1.025% was followed by consistent recovery through 2016. The recent trend from 2013 onward shows steady increases each year, suggesting sustained commitment to education funding despite the country's challenging economic conditions.
Historical Data
7 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.565 % of GDP | +6.75% |
| 2015 | 1.466 % of GDP | +18.99% |
| 2014 | 1.232 % of GDP | +20.20% |
| 2013 | 1.025 % of GDP | -35.00% |
| 2012 | 1.577 % of GDP | +63.76% |
| 2011 | 0.963 % of GDP | -7.85% |
| 2010 | 1.045 % of GDP | — |
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