Education spending ranking 1983 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1983, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lesotho (10.1%). A total of 55 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1983) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesotho | 10.1% |
| 2 | Guyana | 8.25% |
| 3 | Canada | 6.86% |
| 4 | Israel | 6.67% |
| 5 | Fiji | 6.49% |
| 6 | Morocco | 6.17% |
| 7 | Venezuela, RB | 6.06% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 5.98% |
| 9 | Trinidad and Tobago | 5.77% |
| 10 | Norway | 5.65% |
| 11 | Botswana | 5.55% |
| 12 | Netherlands | 5.49% |
| 13 | Tunisia | 5.46% |
| 14 | Ireland | 5.45% |
| 15 | Kenya | 5.44% |
| 16 | Zambia | 5.39% |
| 17 | Australia | 5.36% |
| 18 | Austria | 5.32% |
| 19 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 5.22% |
| 20 | Hungary | 5.19% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1983 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1983 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | #4 | #15 |
| Guyana | #24 | #76 |
| Canada | #20 | #62 |
| Israel | #8 | #27 |
| Fiji | #26 | #87 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1983?
Lesotho, with 10.1% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
55 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1983. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.