Education spending ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kiribati (11.65%). A total of 108 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiribati | 11.65% |
| 2 | Lesotho | 9.37% |
| 3 | Vanuatu | 8.95% |
| 4 | Guyana | 8.4% |
| 5 | Cuba | 8.36% |
| 6 | Denmark | 8.21% |
| 7 | Djibouti | 7.81% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 7.72% |
| 9 | Malaysia | 7.48% |
| 10 | Namibia | 6.89% |
| 11 | Norway | 6.82% |
| 12 | Iceland | 6.71% |
| 13 | Sweden | 6.61% |
| 14 | Kuwait | 6.59% |
| 15 | Tunisia | 6.2% |
| 16 | Israel | 6.18% |
| 17 | Barbados | 6.06% |
| 18 | Finland | 5.84% |
| 19 | Lithuania | 5.84% |
| 20 | Slovenia | 5.81% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Lesotho | #10 | #15 |
| Vanuatu | #4 | #7 |
| Guyana | #48 | #76 |
| Cuba | #3 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2001?
Kiribati, with 11.65% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
108 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.