Education spending ranking 2007 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2007, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cuba (11.87%). A total of 103 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2007) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 11.87% |
| 2 | Botswana | 9.05% |
| 3 | Djibouti | 8.41% |
| 4 | Moldova | 8.29% |
| 5 | Denmark | 7.6% |
| 6 | Iceland | 6.94% |
| 7 | Bolivia | 6.72% |
| 8 | Norway | 6.51% |
| 9 | Kyrgyz Republic | 6.47% |
| 10 | Tunisia | 6.46% |
| 11 | Sao Tome and Principe | 6.29% |
| 12 | Cyprus | 6.28% |
| 13 | Sweden | 6.19% |
| 14 | Malta | 5.96% |
| 15 | Ukraine | 5.9% |
| 16 | Fiji | 5.89% |
| 17 | Finland | 5.67% |
| 18 | Ghana | 5.52% |
| 19 | Jamaica | 5.49% |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 5.45% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2007 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2007 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | #1 | #5 |
| Botswana | #2 | #6 |
| Djibouti | #67 | #106 |
| Moldova | #9 | #16 |
| Denmark | #12 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2007?
Cuba, with 11.87% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
103 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2007. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.