Education Spending: Vietnam
Vietnam's education spending is currently 2.887 % of GDP as of 2022. # Vietnam Education Spending Vietnam allocated 2.
Current (2022)
2.887 % of GDP
-2.0% y/y
Peak (2008)
4.887 % of GDP
Low (2022)
2.887 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2008–2022 · 15 pts
Education Spending — Vietnam
2008 — 2022
Education Spending — Vietnam
Analysis# Vietnam Education Spending
Vietnam allocated 2.887% of its GDP to education in 2022, marking a substantial decline from its peak of 4.887% in 2008. This represents a 40.9% decrease over the 14-year period and coincides with the metric reaching its all-time low. The downward trajectory has been consistent, with spending declining nearly every year since 2013, when it stood at 4.528% of GDP.
The most significant drop occurred between 2013 and 2015, falling from 4.528% to 3.417%. After stabilizing briefly around 3.2–3.5% from 2015 to 2019, spending resumed its decline and has fallen below 3% as of 2021. The current level of 2.887% suggests Vietnam's education investment continues shrinking relative to economic output, signaling a potential shift in budget priorities away from the education sector.
Historical Data
15 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.887 % of GDP | -1.97% |
| 2021 | 2.945 % of GDP | -8.46% |
| 2020 | 3.217 % of GDP | +4.28% |
| 2019 | 3.085 % of GDP | -6.37% |
| 2018 | 3.295 % of GDP | -3.63% |
| 2017 | 3.419 % of GDP | -1.44% |
| 2016 | 3.469 % of GDP | +1.52% |
| 2015 | 3.417 % of GDP | -3.47% |
| 2014 | 3.54 % of GDP | -21.82% |
| 2013 | 4.528 % of GDP | +2.72% |
| 2012 | 4.408 % of GDP | +16.61% |
| 2011 | 3.78 % of GDP | -6.57% |
| 2010 | 4.046 % of GDP | -16.01% |
| 2009 | 4.817 % of GDP | -1.43% |
| 2008 | 4.887 % of GDP | — |
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