Education spending ranking 2017 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2017, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Micronesia, Fed. Sts. (12.68%). A total of 161 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 12.68% |
| 2 | Kiribati | 11.48% |
| 3 | Cuba | 8.44% |
| 4 | Lesotho | 8.16% |
| 5 | Bolivia | 8.1% |
| 6 | Norway | 7.85% |
| 7 | Botswana | 7.81% |
| 8 | Sweden | 7.64% |
| 9 | Iceland | 7.58% |
| 10 | Denmark | 7.37% |
| 11 | Timor-Leste | 7.17% |
| 12 | Costa Rica | 7.07% |
| 13 | Bhutan | 6.62% |
| 14 | Belgium | 6.45% |
| 15 | Finland | 6.41% |
| 16 | Kuwait | 6.35% |
| 17 | Brazil | 6.32% |
| 18 | Naoero | 6.27% |
| 19 | Eswatini | 6.18% |
| 20 | Kyrgyz Republic | 6.03% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2017 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2017 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Cuba | #5 | #5 |
| Lesotho | #12 | #15 |
| Bolivia | #8 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2017?
Micronesia, Fed. Sts., with 12.68% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
161 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2017. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.