Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals
A new UNESCO report reveals that 113 developing countries spent significantly more on servicing foreign debt than on education in 2025. Funding cuts are expected to worsen this trend, potentially trapping these nations in a cycle of austerity and stalled development.
A school in Bolgatanga, Ghana. In sub-Saharan Africa, countries spent 3.6 times more on debt than education last year. Photograph: Unicef/Noorani A school in Bolgatanga, Ghana. In sub-Saharan Africa, countries spent 3.6 times more on debt than education last year. Photograph: Unicef/Noorani Aid cuts Global education Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loans
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