Education spending ranking 1994 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1994, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Seychelles (8.48%). A total of 68 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1994) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seychelles | 8.48% |
| 2 | Norway | 7.83% |
| 3 | Denmark | 7.48% |
| 4 | Lesotho | 7.03% |
| 5 | Georgia | 6.92% |
| 6 | Finland | 6.86% |
| 7 | Canada | 6.66% |
| 8 | St. Lucia | 6.53% |
| 9 | Congo, Rep. | 6.37% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 6.34% |
| 11 | Tunisia | 6.18% |
| 12 | Israel | 6.13% |
| 13 | New Zealand | 5.93% |
| 14 | Kenya | 5.92% |
| 15 | Hungary | 5.82% |
| 16 | France | 5.66% |
| 17 | Cuba | 5.62% |
| 18 | Kyrgyz Republic | 5.59% |
| 19 | Estonia | 5.49% |
| 20 | Belgium | 5.41% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1994 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1994 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | #38 | #75 |
| Norway | #16 | #36 |
| Denmark | #9 | #20 |
| Lesotho | #7 | #15 |
| Georgia | #48 | #98 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1994?
Seychelles, with 8.48% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
68 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1994. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.