Education spending ranking 2003 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2003, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lesotho (13.22%). A total of 104 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesotho | 13.22% |
| 2 | Cuba | 9.94% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 8.89% |
| 4 | Vanuatu | 8.44% |
| 5 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 8.17% |
| 6 | Denmark | 8.11% |
| 7 | Malaysia | 7.5% |
| 8 | Norway | 7.4% |
| 9 | Iceland | 7.25% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 7.11% |
| 11 | Guyana | 6.96% |
| 12 | Tunisia | 6.82% |
| 13 | Sweden | 6.8% |
| 14 | Cyprus | 6.67% |
| 15 | Kenya | 6.49% |
| 16 | Syrian Arab Republic | 6.48% |
| 17 | Barbados | 6.25% |
| 18 | Finland | 6.17% |
| 19 | Namibia | 6.14% |
| 20 | Israel | 6.13% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2003 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2003 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | #9 | #15 |
| Cuba | #2 | #5 |
| Djibouti | #69 | #106 |
| Vanuatu | #3 | #7 |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | #11 | #17 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2003?
Lesotho, with 13.22% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
104 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2003. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.