Education spending ranking 1986 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1986, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Seychelles (9.13%). A total of 60 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1986) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seychelles | 9.13% |
| 2 | Malaysia | 7.24% |
| 3 | Ecuador | 6.87% |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 6.26% |
| 5 | Canada | 6.02% |
| 6 | Kenya | 6.01% |
| 7 | Tunisia | 5.88% |
| 8 | Denmark | 5.86% |
| 9 | Israel | 5.83% |
| 10 | Angola | 5.72% |
| 11 | Syrian Arab Republic | 5.62% |
| 12 | Netherlands | 5.55% |
| 13 | Norway | 5.54% |
| 14 | Austria | 5.52% |
| 15 | Kuwait | 5.4% |
| 16 | Ireland | 5.3% |
| 17 | Australia | 5.27% |
| 18 | Morocco | 5.26% |
| 19 | Botswana | 5.19% |
| 20 | Finland | 5.1% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1986 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1986 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | #29 | #75 |
| Malaysia | #42 | #115 |
| Ecuador | #41 | #108 |
| Saudi Arabia | #28 | #74 |
| Canada | #23 | #62 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1986?
Seychelles, with 9.13% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
60 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1986. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.