Sweden tops European education spending while Romania spends the least
New figures show wide gaps in how much European countries devote to schools and training, with Sweden far ahead of Romania in 2023.
Sweden allocated 6.8% of its gross domestic product to education in 2023, while Romania spent just under 3%, according to Euronews. The figures highlight how differently European countries fund learning as they try to prepare workers for a changing economy.
The comparison raises a familiar question for policymakers: whether higher outlays translate into stronger skills or better outcomes for young people. Euronews noted that the link between spending and results is not always straightforward.
The data place Sweden at the top of the group cited and Romania at the bottom, underscoring a broad divide in public investment across the continent. The spending gap comes as governments weigh education budgets against other demands on public finances.
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