Education spending ranking 2009 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2009, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cuba (13.12%). A total of 112 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 13.12% |
| 2 | Timor-Leste | 12.9% |
| 3 | Sao Tome and Principe | 9.99% |
| 4 | Botswana | 9.83% |
| 5 | Moldova | 9.51% |
| 6 | Denmark | 8.41% |
| 7 | Bolivia | 7.57% |
| 8 | Cyprus | 7.21% |
| 9 | Iceland | 7.19% |
| 10 | Norway | 7.07% |
| 11 | Ukraine | 7.05% |
| 12 | Venezuela, RB | 6.87% |
| 13 | Sweden | 6.78% |
| 14 | Tunisia | 6.53% |
| 15 | Eswatini | 6.47% |
| 16 | Finland | 6.46% |
| 17 | Belgium | 6.43% |
| 18 | Kyrgyz Republic | 6.23% |
| 19 | Jamaica | 6.2% |
| 20 | Burundi | 6.17% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2009 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2009 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | #1 | #5 |
| Timor-Leste | #30 | #46 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | #38 | #57 |
| Botswana | #2 | #6 |
| Moldova | #10 | #16 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2009?
Cuba, with 13.12% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
112 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2009. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.