Education spending ranking 1996 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1996, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Moldova (9.9%). A total of 75 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1996) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moldova | 9.9% |
| 2 | Denmark | 7.89% |
| 3 | Jordan | 7.48% |
| 4 | Seychelles | 7.31% |
| 5 | Norway | 7.14% |
| 6 | Finland | 6.87% |
| 7 | Sweden | 6.83% |
| 8 | New Zealand | 6.38% |
| 9 | Tunisia | 6.29% |
| 10 | Poland | 6.23% |
| 11 | Estonia | 6.05% |
| 12 | Kuwait | 5.86% |
| 13 | France | 5.78% |
| 14 | Latvia | 5.42% |
| 15 | Austria | 5.29% |
| 16 | Iceland | 5.22% |
| 17 | Portugal | 5.07% |
| 18 | South Africa | 5.05% |
| 19 | Saudi Arabia | 4.94% |
| 20 | Eswatini | 4.94% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1996 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1996 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Moldova | #5 | #16 |
| Denmark | #8 | #20 |
| Jordan | #58 | #125 |
| Seychelles | #36 | #75 |
| Norway | #15 | #36 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1996?
Moldova, with 9.9% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
75 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1996. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.