Education spending ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Naoero (15.86%). A total of 116 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naoero | 15.86% |
| 2 | Lesotho | 10.1% |
| 3 | Cuba | 9.57% |
| 4 | Djibouti | 8.45% |
| 5 | Guyana | 8.37% |
| 6 | Denmark | 8.21% |
| 7 | Vanuatu | 8.13% |
| 8 | Cabo Verde | 7.88% |
| 9 | Malaysia | 7.66% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 7.64% |
| 11 | Norway | 7.42% |
| 12 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 7.39% |
| 13 | Iceland | 7.3% |
| 14 | Mongolia | 7.21% |
| 15 | Sweden | 6.91% |
| 16 | Namibia | 6.74% |
| 17 | Kuwait | 6.55% |
| 18 | Fiji | 6.28% |
| 19 | Israel | 6.25% |
| 20 | Kenya | 6.17% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Naoero | #20 | #30 |
| Lesotho | #9 | #15 |
| Cuba | #2 | #5 |
| Djibouti | #76 | #106 |
| Guyana | #53 | #76 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2002?
Naoero, with 15.86% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
116 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.