Education spending among countries in Europe ranged from 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in Iceland to 2.7 percent of GDP in Ireland. As an overall average among member states of the European Union, the amount spent on education in Europe overall was 4.7 percent of GDP in 2022.
Education spending as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Europe in 2022
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European Commission, & Eurostat. (April 22, 2024). Education spending as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Europe in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 27, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1073151/education-spending-in-eu-countries/
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