Education Spending: Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's education spending is currently 4.289 % of GDP as of 2024. # Turkmenistan Education Spending Turkmenistan allocated 4.
Current (2024)
4.289 % of GDP
+58.1% y/y
Peak (2024)
4.289 % of GDP
Low (2023)
2.713 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2012–2024 · 7 pts
Education Spending — Turkmenistan
2012 — 2024
Education Spending — Turkmenistan
Analysis# Turkmenistan Education Spending
Turkmenistan allocated 4.289% of its GDP to education in 2024, marking both its highest investment level on record and a dramatic recovery from 2023's 2.713% low. Over the 12-year period from 2012 to 2024, education spending increased 40.7% relative to GDP, rising from 3.049% in 2012. The recent surge represents a significant policy shift after a sharp contraction in the prior year.
The 2023 decline to 2.713% stands as the most notable disruption in Turkmenistan's education funding trajectory. From 2020 to 2022, spending had steadily climbed from 3.763% to 3.849%, suggesting sustained commitment before the unexpected pullback. The 2024 rebound to 4.289% signals renewed prioritization of education investment, positioning the country at its highest commitment level in at least 12 years.
Historical Data
7 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.289 % of GDP | +58.09% |
| 2023 | 2.713 % of GDP | -24.22% |
| 2022 | 3.58 % of GDP | -6.99% |
| 2021 | 3.849 % of GDP | +2.29% |
| 2020 | 3.763 % of GDP | +20.57% |
| 2019 | 3.121 % of GDP | +2.36% |
| 2012 | 3.049 % of GDP | — |
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