Education spending ranking 1999 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 1999, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lesotho (12.5%). A total of 111 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (1999) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesotho | 12.5% |
| 2 | Kiribati | 9.71% |
| 3 | Guyana | 8.56% |
| 4 | Denmark | 7.93% |
| 5 | Djibouti | 7.63% |
| 6 | Namibia | 7.13% |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 7.07% |
| 8 | Norway | 6.96% |
| 9 | Sweden | 6.84% |
| 10 | Cabo Verde | 6.8% |
| 11 | Cuba | 6.76% |
| 12 | Estonia | 6.65% |
| 13 | New Zealand | 6.64% |
| 14 | Iceland | 6.43% |
| 15 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 6.42% |
| 16 | Tunisia | 6.27% |
| 17 | Israel | 6.2% |
| 18 | Vanuatu | 6.16% |
| 19 | Austria | 6.14% |
| 20 | Belarus | 6% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1999 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1999 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | #11 | #15 |
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Guyana | #53 | #76 |
| Denmark | #15 | #20 |
| Djibouti | #75 | #106 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 1999?
Lesotho, with 12.5% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
111 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 1999. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.