Education spending ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lesotho (10.09%). A total of 116 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesotho | 10.09% |
| 2 | Kiribati | 10.04% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 9.66% |
| 4 | Guyana | 8.48% |
| 5 | Denmark | 8.09% |
| 6 | Cuba | 7.7% |
| 7 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 7.33% |
| 8 | Vanuatu | 7% |
| 9 | Namibia | 6.9% |
| 10 | Sweden | 6.74% |
| 11 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 6.71% |
| 12 | Norway | 6.46% |
| 13 | Iceland | 6.43% |
| 14 | Tunisia | 6.2% |
| 15 | Belarus | 6.2% |
| 16 | Malaysia | 5.97% |
| 17 | Israel | 5.93% |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | 5.91% |
| 19 | Fiji | 5.88% |
| 20 | Bhutan | 5.79% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | #10 | #15 |
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Djibouti | #72 | #106 |
| Guyana | #50 | #76 |
| Denmark | #14 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2000?
Lesotho, with 10.09% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
116 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.