Education spending ranking 2014 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2014, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Micronesia, Fed. Sts. (12.23%). A total of 154 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.23% |
| 2 | Kiribati | 11.51% |
| 3 | Cuba | 9.61% |
| 4 | Botswana | 7.89% |
| 5 | Norway | 7.64% |
| 6 | Iceland | 7.64% |
| 7 | Denmark | 7.64% |
| 8 | Sweden | 7.63% |
| 9 | Timor-Leste | 7.51% |
| 10 | Bolivia | 7.48% |
| 11 | Eswatini | 7.28% |
| 12 | Finland | 7.14% |
| 13 | Honduras | 7.09% |
| 14 | Malta | 6.85% |
| 15 | Burundi | 6.78% |
| 16 | Costa Rica | 6.68% |
| 17 | Belgium | 6.56% |
| 18 | Algeria | 6.55% |
| 19 | Cyprus | 6.42% |
| 20 | Mozambique | 6.4% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2014 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2014 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Cuba | #5 | #5 |
| Botswana | #6 | #6 |
| Norway | #31 | #36 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2014?
Micronesia, Fed. Sts., with 12.23% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
154 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2014. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.