Education spending ranking 1992 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1992, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kuwait (14.2%). A total of 57 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1992) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 14.2% |
| 2 | Botswana | 6.84% |
| 3 | Cote d'Ivoire | 6.78% |
| 4 | Canada | 6.75% |
| 5 | Norway | 6.64% |
| 6 | Finland | 6.52% |
| 7 | Kenya | 6.08% |
| 8 | Hungary | 6.06% |
| 9 | Azerbaijan | 6.06% |
| 10 | Tunisia | 5.75% |
| 11 | Austria | 5.32% |
| 12 | Israel | 5.31% |
| 13 | Slovak Republic | 5.29% |
| 14 | Estonia | 5.28% |
| 15 | Sweden | 5.27% |
| 16 | Bulgaria | 5.26% |
| 17 | Saudi Arabia | 5.14% |
| 18 | Malaysia | 5.11% |
| 19 | Ireland | 5.01% |
| 20 | France | 4.78% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1992 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1992 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | #5 | #18 |
| Botswana | #1 | #6 |
| Cote d'Ivoire | #42 | #112 |
| Canada | #17 | #62 |
| Norway | #10 | #36 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1992?
Kuwait, with 14.2% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
57 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1992. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.