SocietyHow France’s education spending compares with the rest of Europe

French high school students have protested for more than two weeks over overcrowded classrooms, staff shortages and other school conditions. France’s public education spending is 5.1 percent of GDP, tied for 13th with the Netherlands and Slovakia and above the EU average of 4.8 percent. Broader national figures put education spending at 199.2 billion euros in 2025.

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