Education spending ranking 1972 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1972, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Micronesia, Fed. Sts. (66.9%). A total of 49 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1972) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 66.9% |
| 2 | Canada | 7.59% |
| 3 | Cote d'Ivoire | 7.53% |
| 4 | Puerto Rico (US) | 7.21% |
| 5 | Barbados | 6.79% |
| 6 | Denmark | 6.48% |
| 7 | Netherlands | 6.31% |
| 8 | Zambia | 5.95% |
| 9 | Norway | 5.9% |
| 10 | Malta | 5.55% |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 5.16% |
| 12 | Finland | 5.01% |
| 13 | Venezuela, RB | 4.84% |
| 14 | Ghana | 4.62% |
| 15 | Ireland | 4.62% |
| 16 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 4.54% |
| 17 | Lesotho | 4.53% |
| 18 | Kenya | 4.48% |
| 19 | Austria | 4.47% |
| 20 | Seychelles | 4.25% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1972 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1972 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #1 | #2 |
| Canada | #18 | #62 |
| Cote d'Ivoire | #32 | #112 |
| Puerto Rico (US) | #23 | #84 |
| Barbados | #33 | #113 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1972?
Micronesia, Fed. Sts., with 66.9% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
49 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1972. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.