Education spending ranking 1970 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1970, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Brunei Darussalam (6.24%). A total of 31 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1970) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunei Darussalam | 6.24% |
| 2 | Netherlands | 6.21% |
| 3 | Denmark | 5.96% |
| 4 | Kiribati | 5.93% |
| 5 | Cote d'Ivoire | 5.87% |
| 6 | Congo, Rep. | 5.73% |
| 7 | Finland | 5.41% |
| 8 | Ukraine | 4.57% |
| 9 | Zambia | 4.39% |
| 10 | Guyana | 4.33% |
| 11 | Seychelles | 4.19% |
| 12 | Austria | 4.16% |
| 13 | Venezuela, RB | 4.16% |
| 14 | Panama | 4.04% |
| 15 | Jordan | 3.63% |
| 16 | France | 3.47% |
| 17 | Hungary | 3.44% |
| 18 | Switzerland | 3.39% |
| 19 | Korea, Rep. | 3.38% |
| 20 | Italy | 3.36% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1970 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1970 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei Darussalam | #15 | #77 |
| Netherlands | #8 | #51 |
| Denmark | #4 | #20 |
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Cote d'Ivoire | #23 | #112 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1970?
Brunei Darussalam, with 6.24% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
31 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1970. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.