Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Spain
Spain: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 66,330 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Spain, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Spain is 66,330 millions, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Spain peaked at 73,892 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 751.4 millions, in 1970.
Spain ranks 14th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Spain, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 751.4 millions | — |
| 1971 | 880.77 millions | +17.2% |
| 1972 | 1,221 millions | +38.6% |
| 1974 | 1,420 millions | +16.3% |
| 1976 | 2,251 millions | +58.5% |
| 1977 | 2,751 millions | +22.2% |
| 1978 | 3,583 millions | +30.2% |
| 1979 | 5,018 millions | +40.1% |
| 1987 | 9,971 millions | +98.7% |
| 1988 | 12,520 millions | +25.6% |
| 1989 | 14,731 millions | +17.7% |
| 1990 | 19,496 millions | +32.3% |
| 1991 | 21,600 millions | +10.8% |
| 1992 | 24,209 millions | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 22,289 millions | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 23,794 millions | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 27,256 millions | +14.5% |
| 1996 | 28,643 millions | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 26,551 millions | -7.3% |
| 1999 | 27,050 millions | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 24,928 millions | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 25,812 millions | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 29,304 millions | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 37,874 millions | +29.2% |
| 2004 | 44,450 millions | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 47,814 millions | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 52,745 millions | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 62,705 millions | +18.9% |
| 2008 | 73,892 millions | +17.8% |
| 2009 | 73,261 millions | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 69,059 millions | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 70,198 millions | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 59,364 millions | -15.4% |
| 2013 | 58,962 millions | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 59,009 millions | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 51,250 millions | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 52,123 millions | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 55,229 millions | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 59,420 millions | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 58,983 millions | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 62,570 millions | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 70,332 millions | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 66,330 millions | -5.7% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 66,330 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,809 millions, 11.4× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Spain's 66,330 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,735 millions, 14.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Spain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +98.7% | 5,018 millions | 9,971 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,234 millions | 751.4 millions | 5,018 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 12,407 millions | 9,971 millions | 14,731 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 24,543 millions | 19,496 millions | 28,643 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 47,278 millions | 24,928 millions | 73,892 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 59,360 millions | 51,250 millions | 70,198 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 66,410 millions | 62,570 millions | 70,332 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.71 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.76 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Spain?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Spain was 66,330 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 73,892 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 751.4 millions in 1970.
- How does Spain rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Spain ranks 14th out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release