Education spending ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Botswana (10.83%). A total of 134 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botswana | 10.83% |
| 2 | Timor-Leste | 10.19% |
| 3 | Algeria | 9.12% |
| 4 | Sao Tome and Principe | 8.79% |
| 5 | Denmark | 8.48% |
| 6 | Ghana | 8.14% |
| 7 | Namibia | 8.02% |
| 8 | Malta | 7.58% |
| 9 | Moldova | 7.14% |
| 10 | Eswatini | 6.86% |
| 11 | Kyrgyz Republic | 6.79% |
| 12 | Iceland | 6.79% |
| 13 | Cyprus | 6.52% |
| 14 | Finland | 6.46% |
| 15 | Bolivia | 6.45% |
| 16 | Norway | 6.41% |
| 17 | Sweden | 6.41% |
| 18 | Belgium | 6.38% |
| 19 | Costa Rica | 6.38% |
| 20 | Burundi | 6.32% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | #3 | #6 |
| Timor-Leste | #31 | #46 |
| Algeria | #2 | #4 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | #39 | #57 |
| Denmark | #11 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2011?
Botswana, with 10.83% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
134 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.