Education spending ranking 2015 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2015, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Micronesia, Fed. Sts. (12.41%). A total of 155 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.41% |
| 2 | Kiribati | 10.77% |
| 3 | Namibia | 9.85% |
| 4 | Cuba | 8.96% |
| 5 | Timor-Leste | 8.47% |
| 6 | Botswana | 8.39% |
| 7 | Bolivia | 8.14% |
| 8 | Lesotho | 7.64% |
| 9 | Norway | 7.52% |
| 10 | Sweden | 7.49% |
| 11 | Iceland | 7.46% |
| 12 | Finland | 7.07% |
| 13 | Bhutan | 6.93% |
| 14 | Costa Rica | 6.87% |
| 15 | Belgium | 6.47% |
| 16 | Honduras | 6.41% |
| 17 | Burundi | 6.37% |
| 18 | Cyprus | 6.3% |
| 19 | Naoero | 6.25% |
| 20 | Brazil | 6.24% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2015 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2015 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Namibia | #3 | #3 |
| Cuba | #5 | #5 |
| Timor-Leste | #41 | #46 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2015?
Micronesia, Fed. Sts., with 12.41% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
155 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2015. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.