Education spending ranking 1985 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1985, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Seychelles (9.62%). A total of 55 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1985) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seychelles | 9.62% |
| 2 | Israel | 7.63% |
| 3 | Lesotho | 7.09% |
| 4 | Canada | 6.19% |
| 5 | Malaysia | 6.11% |
| 6 | Syrian Arab Republic | 6.07% |
| 7 | Trinidad and Tobago | 5.77% |
| 8 | Botswana | 5.65% |
| 9 | Tunisia | 5.54% |
| 10 | Netherlands | 5.46% |
| 11 | Australia | 5.4% |
| 12 | Jamaica | 5.39% |
| 13 | Austria | 5.32% |
| 14 | Norway | 5.26% |
| 15 | Ireland | 5.25% |
| 16 | Ecuador | 5.23% |
| 17 | Kenya | 5.2% |
| 18 | Morocco | 5.1% |
| 19 | Finland | 5.05% |
| 20 | Kuwait | 5.01% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1985 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1985 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | #27 | #75 |
| Israel | #7 | #27 |
| Lesotho | #3 | #15 |
| Canada | #22 | #62 |
| Malaysia | #38 | #115 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1985?
Seychelles, with 9.62% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
55 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1985. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.