Education spending ranking 1988 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1988, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Seychelles (7.79%). A total of 53 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1988) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seychelles | 7.79% |
| 2 | Lesotho | 7.22% |
| 3 | Kenya | 6.6% |
| 4 | Denmark | 6.34% |
| 5 | Botswana | 6.15% |
| 6 | Canada | 6.15% |
| 7 | Norway | 5.87% |
| 8 | Eswatini | 5.51% |
| 9 | Netherlands | 5.46% |
| 10 | Japan | 5.45% |
| 11 | Austria | 5.21% |
| 12 | Uganda | 5.1% |
| 13 | Finland | 5.07% |
| 14 | Ireland | 5.02% |
| 15 | Australia | 4.91% |
| 16 | South Africa | 4.85% |
| 17 | Italy | 4.58% |
| 18 | France | 4.58% |
| 19 | Morocco | 4.58% |
| 20 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 4.53% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1988 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1988 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | #30 | #75 |
| Lesotho | #3 | #15 |
| Kenya | #35 | #97 |
| Denmark | #5 | #20 |
| Botswana | #1 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1988?
Seychelles, with 7.79% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
53 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1988. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.