Education spending ranking 1977 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1977, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Guyana (7.09%). A total of 49 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Guyana, stood at 7.09%. The twentieth economy, Ireland, reported 5.09% — a 1.4× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 49 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1977) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guyana | 7.09% |
| 2 | Canada | 6.71% |
| 3 | Barbados | 6.52% |
| 4 | Puerto Rico (US) | 6.39% |
| 5 | Netherlands | 6.17% |
| 6 | Ghana | 6.1% |
| 7 | Morocco | 6.08% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 6.06% |
| 9 | Jamaica | 6.03% |
| 10 | Belgium | 5.99% |
| 11 | Norway | 5.97% |
| 12 | Syria | 5.71% |
| 13 | Zambia | 5.69% |
| 14 | Denmark | 5.68% |
| 15 | Israel | 5.55% |
| 16 | Iran | 5.42% |
| 17 | Botswana | 5.4% |
| 18 | Venezuela | 5.26% |
| 19 | Kenya | 5.14% |
| 20 | Ireland | 5.09% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1977 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1977 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | #25 | #76 |
| Canada | #20 | #62 |
| Barbados | #36 | #113 |
| Puerto Rico (US) | #26 | #84 |
| Netherlands | #16 | #51 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1977?
Guyana, with 7.09% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
49 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1977. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.