Education spending ranking 1995 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1995, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lesotho (8.64%). A total of 75 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1995) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesotho | 8.64% |
| 2 | Norway | 7.7% |
| 3 | Denmark | 7.48% |
| 4 | Seychelles | 7.24% |
| 5 | Finland | 6.82% |
| 6 | Tunisia | 6.43% |
| 7 | Canada | 6.3% |
| 8 | Kyrgyz Republic | 6.16% |
| 9 | Sweden | 6.15% |
| 10 | Estonia | 5.9% |
| 11 | France | 5.81% |
| 12 | New Zealand | 5.74% |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | 5.69% |
| 14 | Eswatini | 5.65% |
| 15 | Austria | 5.45% |
| 16 | Burundi | 5.02% |
| 17 | Switzerland | 4.91% |
| 18 | Congo, Rep. | 4.91% |
| 19 | Slovenia | 4.9% |
| 20 | Ireland | 4.87% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1995 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1995 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | #5 | #15 |
| Norway | #15 | #36 |
| Denmark | #7 | #20 |
| Seychelles | #38 | #75 |
| Finland | #6 | #19 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1995?
Lesotho, with 8.64% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
75 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1995. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.