{"id":17152,"date":"2024-12-25T10:55:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T06:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaforedu.am\/?p=17152"},"modified":"2025-02-21T18:33:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T14:33:49","slug":"budget-in-armenia-and-eu-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaforedu.am\/en\/budget-in-armenia-and-eu-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Budget In Armenia and EU Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The budget allocated to the education sector is a key indicator reflecting a state’s priorities and development strategy. The importance of education expenditures is consistently emphasized by international organizations. A state\u2019s approach to education is considered a fundamental tool for fostering economic and social development.<\/p>\n

A recent UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report<\/strong><\/a> states that “funding education is an investment not just in individuals, but also in the future of communities and nations.” This perspective highlights that education spending has a dual impact: it improves individual living standards while also contributing to economic growth.<\/p>\n

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD<\/strong><\/a>) emphasizes that “effective funding of education can help reduce social inequality and promote greater economic stability”.<\/p>\n

How do different countries approach education budgets? This is an important question for Armenia, considering the many unresolved issues in its education sector. Therefore, comparing Armenia’s approach to education funding with that of two EU countries is crucial.<\/p>\n

By comparing the education budgets of Armenia, France, and Sweden from 2021 to 2024, including their funding priorities and sectoral goals, we can gain a general understanding of each country’s educational policies.<\/p>\n

Armenia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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In recent years, Armenia has significantly increased its education budget, responding to the need to improve the education system. This growth demonstrates the country’s commitment to addressing key challenges in the education sector.
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Below are the statistics from Armenia’s Statistical Committee<\/strong><\/a>, illustrated in Picture 1.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Picture 1<\/span><\/span><\/p>[vc_line_chart style=”custom” legend=”” x_values=”2021; 2022; 2023; 2024 (9 months)” values=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22159.6%20bill.%20AMD%20(366%20million%20Euros)%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%22366%3B%200%3B%200%3B%200%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FFF824%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22181.6%20bill.%20AMD%20(417%20million%20Euros)%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%220%3B%20417%3B%200%3B%200%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FFD724%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22198.7%20bill.%20AMD%20(456%20million%20Euros)%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%220%3B%200%3B%20456%3B%200%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FFA200%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22316.8%20bill.%20AMD%20(728%20million%20Euros)%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%220%3B%200%3B%200%3B%20728%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FF5E00%22%7D%5D” animation=”easeOutQuart”]<\/div><\/div>

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2021: 159.6 billion AMD (approximately 366 million Euros), which was about 2% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2022: 181.6 billion AMD (approximately 417 million Euros), which was about 2.4% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2023: 198.7 billion AMD (approximately 456 million Euros), which was about 2.6% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2024 (9 months): 316.8 billion AMD (approximately 728 million Euros), which was about 3% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In 2024, the largest financial resources in education programs were allocated to the “General (school) Education Program”. The second largest allocation went to the “Establishment, Construction, and Improvement of General and Preschool Educational Institutions” program, with 29.06%. The total cost of this program is 92 billion AMD.<\/p>\n

France<\/strong><\/p>\n

France has a consistently large education budget, focusing on the quality of teaching. The French education system is considered one of the most developed in Europe.<\/p>\n

Below is the data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies<\/strong><\/a> and Eurostat<\/strong><\/a>, illustrated in Picture 2.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Picture 2<\/span><\/span><\/p>[vc_line_chart style=”custom” legend=”” x_values=”2021; 2022; 2023; 2024″ values=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Education%20expenditures%20were%20%E2%82%AC131.4%20bill.%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%22131.4%3B%200%3B%200%3B%200%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FFF824%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Education%20expenditures%20were%20%E2%82%AC133.3%20bill.%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%220%3B%20133.3%3B%200%3B%200%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FFD724%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Education%20expenditures%20were%20%E2%82%AC135.5%20bill.%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%220%3B%200%3B%20135.5%3B%200%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FFA200%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Education%20expenditures%20were%20%E2%82%AC137.6%20bill.%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%220%3B%200%3B%200%3B%20137.6%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FF5E00%22%7D%5D” animation=”easeOutQuart”]<\/div><\/div>

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2021: Education expenditures were \u20ac131.4 billion, approximately 5.4% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2022: Education expenditures were \u20ac133.3 billion, approximately 5.3% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2023: Education expenditures were \u20ac135.5 billion, approximately 5.2% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2024: Education expenditures were \u20ac137.6 billion, approximately 5.2% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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France places particular emphasis on the integration of digital tools, inclusion programs, and the development of vocational education, aiming to train professionals who meet the demands of the labor market.<\/p>\n

Sweden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sweden focuses on educational equality, digital innovation, and sustainable development. The country is particularly known for its inclusive educational policies.<\/p>\n

Below is data from Eurostat<\/strong><\/a> and the Swedish Statistical Office (SCB<\/strong><\/a>), illustrated in Picture 3.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Picture 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>[vc_line_chart style=”custom” legend=”” x_values=”2021; 2022; 2023; 2024″ values=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Education%20expenditures%20were%2093%20bill.%20Swedish%20kronor%20(%E2%82%AC7.9%20bill.)%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%227.9%3B%200%3B%200%3B%200%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FFF824%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Education%20expenditures%20were%2095.2%20bill.%20Swedish%20kronor%20(%E2%82%AC8%20bill.)%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%220%3B%208%3B%200%3B%200%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FFD724%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22The%20education%20budget%20increased%20to%2096.6%20bill.%20Swedish%20kronor%20(%E2%82%AC8.2%20bill.)%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%220%3B%200%3B%208.2%3B%200%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FFA200%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Education%20expenditures%20reached%2098%20bill.%20Swedish%20kronor%20(%E2%82%AC8.3%20bill.)%22%2C%22y_values%22%3A%220%3B%200%3B%200%3B%208.3%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22blue%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23FF5E00%22%7D%5D” animation=”easeOutQuart”]<\/div><\/div>

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2021: Education expenditures were 93 billion Swedish kronor (approximately \u20ac7.9 billion), about 7.6% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2022: Education expenditures were 95.2 billion Swedish kronor (approximately \u20ac8 billion), about 7.4% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2023: The education budget increased to 96.6 billion Swedish kronor (approximately \u20ac8.2 billion), about 7.3% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2024: Education expenditures reached 98 billion Swedish kronor (approximately \u20ac8.3 billion), about 7.2% of GDP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sweden generously allocates its budget to early childhood education, immigrant integration programs, and the construction of sustainable schools, designed based on environmental principles.<\/p>\n

Comparison of Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Armenia<\/strong>
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General Education (school education)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Preschool Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Teacher Training<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Establishment of STEM Laboratories<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Seismic Safety Measures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Inclusive Education Programs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The programs in these fields include both infrastructure modernization and programmatic reforms aimed at building a modern education system.<\/p>\n

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\nFrance\u2019s budget prioritizes the following fields:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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School Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Vocational Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Higher Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Integration of Digital Tools<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A distinctive feature of France\u2019s educational policy is its strong emphasis on digital education, which aims to equip the new generation with the skills necessary for the digital economy.<\/p>\n

Sweden<\/strong>
\nSweden focuses on the following directions:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Preschool and School Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Digital Education and Innovative Technologies<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ensuring Inclusion for Immigrants<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Building Schools Based on Sustainability Principles<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In the field of inclusive education, Sweden implements extensive programs aimed at integrating immigrants and reducing educational inequalities. Swedish educational policy is designed to ensure equal educational opportunities for everyone.<\/p>\n

Differences in Approaches<\/strong><\/p>\n

A comparison of the countries’ education budgets reveals that, although Armenia’s budget is relatively small, it has shown significant growth in recent years. This growth reflects the state’s commitment to improving education quality and ensuring the sustainable development of the system.<\/p>\n

France and Sweden, as leading countries in the field of education, focus their budgets, particularly on inclusion, digital education, and developing skills aligned with labor market demands.<\/p>\n

Armenia can also consider adopting the experience of France and Sweden to improve its education system by integrating digital technologies, implementing extensive programs for immigrant integration, and moving toward sustainability principles. These approaches could contribute not only to enhancing the quality of education but also to achieving long-term development goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Lilit Avagyan<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

MFE Co-founder,
\nTeacher at Hagaskolan – Stockholm’s Waldorf School
\nMA in International and Comparative Education, Stockholm University<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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