Government spending on education overall vs. primary education in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Government spending on education overall vs. primary education was 3.5% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Government spending on education overall vs. primary education in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1985–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, government spending on education overall vs. primary education in Saint Kitts and Nevis stood at 3.5%.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending on education overall vs. primary education in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 4.7% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 1991.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 128th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Government spending on education overall vs. primary education in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4.0% | — |
| 1987 | 2.6% | -33.4% |
| 1989 | 2.2% | -16.8% |
| 1991 | 2.0% | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 2.3% | +15.3% |
| 1995 | 2.6% | +11.8% |
| 1998 | 4.0% | +56.1% |
| 1999 | 3.3% | -17.4% |
| 2000 | 4.7% | +42.7% |
| 2001 | 4.4% | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 3.9% | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 3.8% | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 3.8% | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 4.1% | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 4.2% | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | -39.3% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 3.3% | +30.9% |
| 2014 | 2.9% | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 2.5% | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | +17.7% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 3.0% | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 2.7% | -10.1% |
| 2020 | 3.1% | +13.8% |
| 2021 | 2.8% | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 3.6% | +27.8% |
| 2023 | 3.5% | -1.7% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 3.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.4%, 79% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 3.5% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.1%, 86% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 4 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0041 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0064 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government spending on education overall vs. primary education in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Government spending on education overall vs. primary education in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 3.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government spending on education overall vs. primary education recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 4.7% in 2000.
- What is the lowest government spending on education overall vs. primary education recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 1991.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for government spending on education overall vs. primary education?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 128th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government spending on education overall vs. primary education rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Government spending on education overall vs. primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total annual general government spending on all levels of education, expressed as a percentage of GDP.