Education spending ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lesotho (12.08%). A total of 107 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesotho | 12.08% |
| 2 | Botswana | 10.68% |
| 3 | Cuba | 10.56% |
| 4 | Djibouti | 8.37% |
| 5 | Guyana | 8.14% |
| 6 | Denmark | 8.06% |
| 7 | Ghana | 7.42% |
| 8 | Iceland | 7.34% |
| 9 | Kenya | 7.34% |
| 10 | Moldova | 7.16% |
| 11 | Norway | 6.84% |
| 12 | Bhutan | 6.76% |
| 13 | Sweden | 6.52% |
| 14 | Eswatini | 6.48% |
| 15 | Tunisia | 6.45% |
| 16 | Cyprus | 6.29% |
| 17 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 6.03% |
| 18 | Finland | 6.03% |
| 19 | Belarus | 5.87% |
| 20 | Ukraine | 5.85% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | #7 | #15 |
| Botswana | #2 | #6 |
| Cuba | #1 | #5 |
| Djibouti | #70 | #106 |
| Guyana | #48 | #76 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2005?
Lesotho, with 12.08% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
107 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.