Education Spending: Togo
Togo's education spending is currently 4.143 % of GDP as of 2023. # Togo Education Spending Togo allocated 4.
Current (2023)
4.143 % of GDP
+9.7% y/y
Peak (1979)
4.73 % of GDP
Low (1970)
1.497 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2023 · 33 pts
Education Spending — Togo
1970 — 2023
Education Spending — Togo
Analysis# Togo Education Spending
Togo allocated 4.143% of its GDP to education in 2023, representing a substantial recovery from its historical low of 1.497% in 1970. The country has increased education spending by 176.8% over five decades, though it remains below its all-time peak of 4.73% reached in 1979. Current spending levels reflect renewed commitment to the sector after years of volatility.
The period from 2014 to 2019 shows consistent investment growth, climbing from 3.424% to 4.202%. A dip occurred in 2022 (3.778%), but 2023 data indicates renewed momentum. This recent upward trajectory suggests Togo continues prioritizing education despite economic pressures, positioning the nation to approach or potentially exceed its historical spending maximum in coming years.
Historical Data
33 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.143 % of GDP | +9.66% |
| 2022 | 3.778 % of GDP | -10.62% |
| 2021 | 4.227 % of GDP | +3.48% |
| 2020 | 4.085 % of GDP | -2.78% |
| 2019 | 4.202 % of GDP | +2.69% |
| 2018 | 4.092 % of GDP | +8.69% |
| 2017 | 3.765 % of GDP | +2.81% |
| 2016 | 3.662 % of GDP | -1.32% |
| 2015 | 3.711 % of GDP | +8.38% |
| 2014 | 3.424 % of GDP | +7.84% |
| 2013 | 3.175 % of GDP | -5.98% |
| 2012 | 3.377 % of GDP | +9.71% |
| 2011 | 3.078 % of GDP | +3.99% |
| 2010 | 2.96 % of GDP | +6.94% |
| 2009 | 2.768 % of GDP | +16.06% |
| 2008 | 2.385 % of GDP | -4.06% |
| 2007 | 2.486 % of GDP | +2.22% |
| 2006 | 2.432 % of GDP | +8.72% |
| 2005 | 2.237 % of GDP | +1.59% |
| 2004 | 2.202 % of GDP | -6.50% |
Show all 33 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.355 % of GDP | -4.66% |
| 2002 | 2.47 % of GDP | -7.42% |
| 2001 | 2.668 % of GDP | -3.89% |
| 2000 | 2.776 % of GDP | -6.34% |
| 1999 | 2.964 % of GDP | +5.07% |
| 1998 | 2.821 % of GDP | -9.73% |
| 1996 | 3.125 % of GDP | -22.24% |
| 1992 | 4.019 % of GDP | +20.29% |
| 1987 | 3.341 % of GDP | -12.52% |
| 1984 | 3.819 % of GDP | -8.31% |
| 1981 | 4.165 % of GDP | -11.95% |
| 1979 | 4.73 % of GDP | +215.97% |
| 1970 | 1.497 % of GDP | — |
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