Education spending ranking 1993 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1993, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lesotho (8.58%). A total of 58 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1993) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesotho | 8.58% |
| 2 | Tajikistan | 8.19% |
| 3 | Denmark | 7.78% |
| 4 | Canada | 7.68% |
| 5 | Norway | 7.68% |
| 6 | Finland | 7.5% |
| 7 | Cuba | 7.07% |
| 8 | Cote d'Ivoire | 6.5% |
| 9 | Kenya | 6.03% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 6% |
| 11 | Tunisia | 5.98% |
| 12 | Hungary | 5.9% |
| 13 | Estonia | 5.7% |
| 14 | Israel | 5.67% |
| 15 | Sweden | 5.51% |
| 16 | Australia | 5.51% |
| 17 | France | 5.46% |
| 18 | South Africa | 5.39% |
| 19 | Belgium | 5.37% |
| 20 | Austria | 5.27% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1993 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1993 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | #6 | #15 |
| Tajikistan | #14 | #35 |
| Denmark | #8 | #20 |
| Canada | #26 | #62 |
| Norway | #15 | #36 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1993?
Lesotho, with 8.58% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
58 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1993. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.