Education spending ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kiribati (12.5%). A total of 141 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiribati | 12.5% |
| 2 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 11.72% |
| 3 | Cuba | 11.55% |
| 4 | Namibia | 9.24% |
| 5 | Botswana | 8.11% |
| 6 | Ghana | 7.92% |
| 7 | Iceland | 7.58% |
| 8 | Sweden | 7.57% |
| 9 | Kyrgyz Republic | 7.38% |
| 10 | Norway | 7.33% |
| 11 | Denmark | 7.25% |
| 12 | Finland | 7.17% |
| 13 | Timor-Leste | 7.16% |
| 14 | Algeria | 7.03% |
| 15 | Moldova | 6.98% |
| 16 | Sao Tome and Principe | 6.93% |
| 17 | Latvia | 6.84% |
| 18 | Bolivia | 6.63% |
| 19 | Costa Rica | 6.58% |
| 20 | Belgium | 6.57% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
| Cuba | #5 | #5 |
| Namibia | #3 | #3 |
| Botswana | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2012?
Kiribati, with 12.5% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
141 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.