In 2023, Germany led the nominal expenditure on education in Europe with a significant share, followed closely by the United Kingdom and France. Italy and Spain also showed notable shares. Overall, Western and Central European countries like Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium demonstrate substantial educational spending. Eastern European nations like Poland and Romania, despite lower shares, are experiencing rapid increases. Among smaller countries, Bulgaria stands out with the highest year-on-year growth, showing a 14.64% increase. Lithuania and Ireland also saw significant upsurges in education expenditure share over the same period.
Future trends to watch include continuous growth in Eastern and Southern European educational investments, driven by economic development and European Union funding initiatives. Additionally, Northern European countries could see stabilized or moderate growth in educational spending, focusing on technology integration and quality improvements.
Top countries in Education Nominal Expenditure Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.42 | 2023 | +4.14% | +4.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16.45 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.83 | 2023 | +1.68% | +2.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.46 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.27 | 2023 | +4.89% | +4.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.81 | 2023 | +6.84% | +5.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 3.78 | 2023 | +2.47% | +5.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.71 | 2023 | +5.96% | +4.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3.52 | 2023 | +1.12% | +2.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 3.27 | 2023 | +0.59% | +5.65% | View data |
