Education · Western Africa

Ghana Education Spending (% of GDP)

2.9%as of 2022Reported-14.4% vs 2021

Government expenditure on education as a share of GDP. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.

Trend

2001 – 2022 · World Bank

History

most recent 12 periods · World Bank
PeriodEducation Spending (% of GDP)
20222.9%
20213.4%
20203.4%
20193.2%
20183.9%
20173.5%
20164.4%
20154.4%
20144.4%
20134.6%
20127.9%
20118.1%

Education Spending (% of GDP) across Africa

All 54 countries →
CountryEducation Spending (% of GDP)Period
Nigeria0.3%2023
Kenya4%2024
South Africa6%2024
Egypt3.8%2008
Ethiopia2.3%2024
Tanzania3.2%2024

Education Spending (% of GDP) in every African country

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