Education spending ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cuba (7.14%). A total of 53 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 7.14% |
| 2 | Canada | 6.86% |
| 3 | Barbados | 6.64% |
| 4 | Kenya | 6.57% |
| 5 | Norway | 6.37% |
| 6 | Finland | 6.34% |
| 7 | Tunisia | 6.03% |
| 8 | Hungary | 5.86% |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 5.78% |
| 10 | Denmark | 5.6% |
| 11 | Sweden | 5.45% |
| 12 | Bulgaria | 5.43% |
| 13 | South Africa | 5.26% |
| 14 | Israel | 5.17% |
| 15 | Netherlands | 5.15% |
| 16 | Austria | 5.12% |
| 17 | France | 4.88% |
| 18 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 4.87% |
| 19 | Australia | 4.78% |
| 20 | Ireland | 4.78% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | #1 | #5 |
| Canada | #20 | #62 |
| Barbados | #39 | #113 |
| Kenya | #37 | #97 |
| Norway | #12 | #36 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1991?
Cuba, with 7.14% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
53 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.