Argentina
The figures from Argentina provide an overview of the country’s investment in education and the challenges that remain. The most recent data (2022) shows that 4.81% of GDP was allocated to public education. This level is below the international benchmark of 6% but above the regional average. However, education spending represented only 12.71% of the public budget, falling short of the 20% target and below the regional average. Public spending per school-age person was USD 2,827.63 (2022), also below the regional average.
A significant limitation is the lack of recent data on school attendance: Argentina has not published such figures since at least 2016, making it difficult to assess progress on equity and access. Improving data availability and transparency is therefore critical for monitoring education outcomes and commitments.
To complement these figures, our members provide national-level analysis, highlighting important nuances and policy recommendations.
Read our members’ education financing brief
Public financial effort refers to the share of national resources allocated to the public education system, measured both as a percentage of GDP and as a share of the national budget. Since 2015, international benchmarks have set 4–6% of GDP and 15–20% of total government spending as reference targets. n Argentina, the latest available data (2022) shows that 4.81% of GDP was invested in education, below the 6% benchmark but above the regional average. Education spending as a share of the public budget reached 12.71%, well below the 20% benchmark and below the regional average.
Public expenditure on education as a % of GDP
Public expenditure on education as a % of total public expenditure
Public spending per student amounted to USD 2,827.63, which also remains under the regional average.
Public spending per school-age person
Argentina has not published figures on school attendance since at least 2016, making it difficult to assess progress on equity and access.