Education spending ranking 2016 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2016, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Micronesia, Fed. Sts. (13.81%). A total of 154 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 13.81% |
| 2 | Kiribati | 11.65% |
| 3 | Namibia | 10.59% |
| 4 | Cuba | 9.01% |
| 5 | Botswana | 8.74% |
| 6 | Bolivia | 8.15% |
| 7 | Timor-Leste | 8.13% |
| 8 | Norway | 7.98% |
| 9 | Denmark | 7.72% |
| 10 | Vanuatu | 7.68% |
| 11 | Sweden | 7.64% |
| 12 | Lesotho | 7.55% |
| 13 | Iceland | 7.43% |
| 14 | Finland | 6.91% |
| 15 | Costa Rica | 6.89% |
| 16 | Kyrgyz Republic | 6.59% |
| 17 | Algeria | 6.5% |
| 18 | Belgium | 6.49% |
| 19 | Bhutan | 6.4% |
| 20 | Brazil | 6.31% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2016 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2016 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Namibia | #3 | #3 |
| Cuba | #5 | #5 |
| Botswana | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2016?
Micronesia, Fed. Sts., with 13.81% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
154 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2016. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.