Education spending ranking 2013 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2013, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Micronesia, Fed. Sts. (12.34%). A total of 148 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.34% |
| 2 | Kiribati | 12.09% |
| 3 | Cuba | 10.67% |
| 4 | Namibia | 8.6% |
| 5 | Denmark | 8.47% |
| 6 | Botswana | 8.02% |
| 7 | Sweden | 7.65% |
| 8 | Iceland | 7.45% |
| 9 | Norway | 7.44% |
| 10 | Malta | 7.41% |
| 11 | Latvia | 7.25% |
| 12 | Finland | 7.15% |
| 13 | Bolivia | 6.8% |
| 14 | Kyrgyz Republic | 6.78% |
| 15 | Costa Rica | 6.69% |
| 16 | Sao Tome and Principe | 6.69% |
| 17 | Algeria | 6.66% |
| 18 | Belgium | 6.6% |
| 19 | Puerto Rico (US) | 6.48% |
| 20 | Cyprus | 6.47% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2013 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2013 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Cuba | #5 | #5 |
| Namibia | #3 | #3 |
| Denmark | #14 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2013?
Micronesia, Fed. Sts., with 12.34% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
148 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2013. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.