Education spending ranking 2010 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2010, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Cuba (12.84%). A total of 130 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2010) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 12.84% |
| 2 | Timor-Leste | 11.11% |
| 3 | Sao Tome and Principe | 9.99% |
| 4 | Algeria | 8.69% |
| 5 | Denmark | 8.55% |
| 6 | Namibia | 8.24% |
| 7 | Moldova | 7.59% |
| 8 | Bolivia | 6.97% |
| 9 | Iceland | 6.94% |
| 10 | Burundi | 6.78% |
| 11 | Aruba | 6.75% |
| 12 | Norway | 6.71% |
| 13 | Costa Rica | 6.57% |
| 14 | Sweden | 6.56% |
| 15 | Cyprus | 6.53% |
| 16 | Finland | 6.5% |
| 17 | Belgium | 6.44% |
| 18 | Jamaica | 6.37% |
| 19 | Malta | 6.21% |
| 20 | Eswatini | 6.12% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2010 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2010 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | #3 | #5 |
| Timor-Leste | #30 | #46 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | #37 | #57 |
| Algeria | #2 | #4 |
| Denmark | #12 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2010?
Cuba, with 12.84% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
130 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2010. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.