Education spending ranking 1984 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1984, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Seychelles (11.31%). A total of 57 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1984) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seychelles | 11.31% |
| 2 | Tonga | 10.35% |
| 3 | Guyana | 7.23% |
| 4 | Israel | 6.66% |
| 5 | Canada | 6.62% |
| 6 | Lesotho | 6.43% |
| 7 | Syrian Arab Republic | 6.13% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 6.11% |
| 9 | Jordan | 5.94% |
| 10 | Trinidad and Tobago | 5.87% |
| 11 | Malaysia | 5.67% |
| 12 | Botswana | 5.55% |
| 13 | Tunisia | 5.52% |
| 14 | Norway | 5.43% |
| 15 | Austria | 5.32% |
| 16 | Ireland | 5.28% |
| 17 | Morocco | 5.19% |
| 18 | Kuwait | 5.15% |
| 19 | Netherlands | 5.08% |
| 20 | Zambia | 4.99% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1984 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1984 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | #27 | #75 |
| Tonga | #13 | #42 |
| Guyana | #28 | #76 |
| Israel | #8 | #27 |
| Canada | #21 | #62 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1984?
Seychelles, with 11.31% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
57 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1984. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.