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113 Developing Nations Paid More Foreign Debt Than Education Bills Last Year โ€” India Watches Closely

The GuardianยทMonday, 13 July 2026
113 Developing Nations Paid More Foreign Debt Than Education Bills Last Year โ€” India Watches Closely

A UNESCO report reveals that 113 developing countries spent more money repaying foreign loans than on education in 2025. In sub-Saharan Africa, 18 countries spent five times more on debt than on schooling. Global aid to education is also predicted to fall by up to 30%.

Why It Matters

India, like many developing nations, balances heavy debt obligations with spending on public education โ€” this report highlights a global crisis that mirrors pressures faced across South Asia.

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