Education spending ranking 1990 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1990, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Norway (6.31%). A total of 50 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1990) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 6.31% |
| 2 | Canada | 5.97% |
| 3 | Tunisia | 5.79% |
| 4 | Botswana | 5.74% |
| 5 | Eswatini | 5.48% |
| 6 | Hungary | 5.41% |
| 7 | Finland | 5.34% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 5.22% |
| 9 | Sweden | 5.22% |
| 10 | Israel | 5.16% |
| 11 | Austria | 4.98% |
| 12 | Jamaica | 4.78% |
| 13 | South Africa | 4.7% |
| 14 | Australia | 4.67% |
| 15 | Ireland | 4.6% |
| 16 | France | 4.56% |
| 17 | Morocco | 4.51% |
| 18 | Bulgaria | 4.45% |
| 19 | Switzerland | 4.39% |
| 20 | Iceland | 4.26% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1990 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1990 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #13 | #36 |
| Canada | #22 | #62 |
| Tunisia | #5 | #14 |
| Botswana | #1 | #6 |
| Eswatini | #7 | #23 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1990?
Norway, with 6.31% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
50 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1990. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.