Education spending ranking 1998 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1998, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Saudi Arabia (8.28%). A total of 86 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1998) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 8.28% |
| 2 | Denmark | 8.11% |
| 3 | Vanuatu | 7.64% |
| 4 | Norway | 7.36% |
| 5 | Sweden | 7.06% |
| 6 | Iceland | 6.78% |
| 7 | Israel | 6.4% |
| 8 | Cabo Verde | 6.39% |
| 9 | Estonia | 6.24% |
| 10 | Cuba | 6.21% |
| 11 | Austria | 6.14% |
| 12 | Lithuania | 6.09% |
| 13 | Latvia | 5.97% |
| 14 | Dominica | 5.74% |
| 15 | France | 5.71% |
| 16 | Seychelles | 5.63% |
| 17 | St. Lucia | 5.53% |
| 18 | Fiji | 5.52% |
| 19 | Tonga | 5.52% |
| 20 | Canada | 5.49% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1998 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1998 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #35 | #74 |
| Denmark | #7 | #20 |
| Vanuatu | #2 | #7 |
| Norway | #15 | #36 |
| Sweden | #3 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1998?
Saudi Arabia, with 8.28% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
86 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1998. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.