Education spending ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cuba (14.06%). A total of 113 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 14.06% |
| 2 | Lesotho | 12.33% |
| 3 | Timor-Leste | 8.67% |
| 4 | Moldova | 8.24% |
| 5 | Denmark | 7.44% |
| 6 | Iceland | 7.04% |
| 7 | Bolivia | 6.72% |
| 8 | Cyprus | 6.72% |
| 9 | Eswatini | 6.62% |
| 10 | Namibia | 6.4% |
| 11 | Sweden | 6.38% |
| 12 | Belgium | 6.33% |
| 13 | Tunisia | 6.27% |
| 14 | Norway | 6.25% |
| 15 | Jamaica | 6.19% |
| 16 | Ukraine | 6.15% |
| 17 | Vanuatu | 5.95% |
| 18 | Kyrgyz Republic | 5.91% |
| 19 | Finland | 5.83% |
| 20 | Ghana | 5.76% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | #3 | #5 |
| Lesotho | #10 | #15 |
| Timor-Leste | #31 | #46 |
| Moldova | #11 | #16 |
| Denmark | #13 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2008?
Cuba, with 14.06% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
113 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.