Education spending ranking 1978 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1978, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Congo, Rep. (8.41%). A total of 51 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1978) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Congo, Rep. | 8.41% |
| 2 | Canada | 7.07% |
| 3 | Liberia | 6.99% |
| 4 | Cote d'Ivoire | 6.75% |
| 5 | Puerto Rico (US) | 6.68% |
| 6 | Norway | 6.44% |
| 7 | Israel | 6.3% |
| 8 | Morocco | 6.2% |
| 9 | Netherlands | 6.18% |
| 10 | Australia | 6% |
| 11 | Botswana | 5.95% |
| 12 | Eswatini | 5.8% |
| 13 | Denmark | 5.76% |
| 14 | Syrian Arab Republic | 5.51% |
| 15 | Mauritius | 5.49% |
| 16 | Belgium | 5.44% |
| 17 | Austria | 5.18% |
| 18 | Ireland | 5.07% |
| 19 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 4.94% |
| 20 | Japan | 4.79% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1978 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1978 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Congo, Rep. | #40 | #119 |
| Canada | #20 | #62 |
| Liberia | #48 | #156 |
| Cote d'Ivoire | #38 | #112 |
| Puerto Rico (US) | #28 | #84 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1978?
Congo, Rep., with 8.41% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
51 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1978. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.