Education spending ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lesotho (11.27%). A total of 101 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesotho | 11.27% |
| 2 | Cuba | 9.06% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 8.28% |
| 4 | Denmark | 7.72% |
| 5 | Moldova | 7.5% |
| 6 | Iceland | 7.2% |
| 7 | Kenya | 7.05% |
| 8 | Eswatini | 6.55% |
| 9 | Cabo Verde | 6.53% |
| 10 | Tunisia | 6.44% |
| 11 | Bolivia | 6.43% |
| 12 | Sweden | 6.37% |
| 13 | Norway | 6.36% |
| 14 | Cyprus | 6.33% |
| 15 | Belarus | 6.08% |
| 16 | Namibia | 6.03% |
| 17 | Ukraine | 5.98% |
| 18 | Finland | 5.93% |
| 19 | Saudi Arabia | 5.89% |
| 20 | Fiji | 5.66% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | #10 | #15 |
| Cuba | #2 | #5 |
| Djibouti | #70 | #106 |
| Denmark | #14 | #20 |
| Moldova | #11 | #16 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2006?
Lesotho, with 11.27% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
101 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.