Education spending ranking 1971 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1971, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Canada (7.68%). A total of 53 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1971) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 7.68% |
| 2 | Puerto Rico (US) | 7.25% |
| 3 | Denmark | 6.39% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 6.32% |
| 5 | Malta | 6.15% |
| 6 | Barbados | 6.15% |
| 7 | Zambia | 6.1% |
| 8 | Congo, Rep. | 5.55% |
| 9 | Finland | 5.33% |
| 10 | Kiribati | 5.28% |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 5.03% |
| 12 | Brunei Darussalam | 5% |
| 13 | Lesotho | 4.64% |
| 14 | Malaysia | 4.55% |
| 15 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 4.53% |
| 16 | Ireland | 4.49% |
| 17 | Botswana | 4.39% |
| 18 | Austria | 4.3% |
| 19 | Ghana | 4.22% |
| 20 | Venezuela, RB | 4.18% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1971 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1971 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | #15 | #62 |
| Puerto Rico (US) | #20 | #84 |
| Denmark | #7 | #20 |
| Netherlands | #13 | #51 |
| Malta | #16 | #65 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1971?
Canada, with 7.68% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
53 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1971. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.