Education spending ranking 2018 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2018, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kiribati (12.92%). A total of 156 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiribati | 12.92% |
| 2 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 9.94% |
| 3 | Namibia | 8.88% |
| 4 | Vanuatu | 8.61% |
| 5 | Cuba | 8.02% |
| 6 | Bolivia | 8.02% |
| 7 | Botswana | 7.91% |
| 8 | Sweden | 7.7% |
| 9 | Norway | 7.6% |
| 10 | Iceland | 7.56% |
| 11 | Denmark | 7.33% |
| 12 | Lesotho | 7.28% |
| 13 | Timor-Leste | 6.85% |
| 14 | Costa Rica | 6.77% |
| 15 | Bhutan | 6.48% |
| 16 | Kuwait | 6.39% |
| 17 | Belgium | 6.39% |
| 18 | Finland | 6.32% |
| 19 | Belize | 6.13% |
| 20 | Brazil | 6.09% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2018 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2018 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
| Namibia | #3 | #3 |
| Vanuatu | #7 | #7 |
| Cuba | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2018?
Kiribati, with 12.92% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
156 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2018. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.