Education spending ranking 1975 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1975, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Republic of the Congo (7.74%). A total of 54 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Republic of the Congo, stood at 7.74%. The twentieth economy, Egypt, reported 4.89% — a 1.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 54 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1975) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic of the Congo | 7.74% |
| 2 | Cote d'Ivoire | 6.79% |
| 3 | Denmark | 6.72% |
| 4 | Canada | 6.42% |
| 5 | Netherlands | 6.36% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 6.27% |
| 7 | Zambia | 6.24% |
| 8 | Puerto Rico (US) | 6.23% |
| 9 | Belgium | 5.76% |
| 10 | Israel | 5.74% |
| 11 | Botswana | 5.65% |
| 12 | Kenya | 5.61% |
| 13 | Norway | 5.55% |
| 14 | Jamaica | 5.23% |
| 15 | Morocco | 5.21% |
| 16 | Venezuela | 5.2% |
| 17 | New Zealand | 5.17% |
| 18 | Austria | 5.15% |
| 19 | Finland | 5.03% |
| 20 | Egypt | 4.89% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1975 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1975 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | #40 | #119 |
| Cote d'Ivoire | #38 | #112 |
| Denmark | #5 | #20 |
| Canada | #22 | #62 |
| Netherlands | #17 | #51 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1975?
Republic of the Congo, with 7.74% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
54 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1975. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.