Education spending ranking 2019 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2019, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kiribati (14.52%). A total of 155 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiribati | 14.52% |
| 2 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 10.69% |
| 3 | Namibia | 9.32% |
| 4 | Cuba | 9.05% |
| 5 | Botswana | 8.4% |
| 6 | Bolivia | 8.09% |
| 7 | Norway | 7.86% |
| 8 | Sweden | 7.66% |
| 9 | Iceland | 7.6% |
| 10 | Denmark | 7.28% |
| 11 | Costa Rica | 6.74% |
| 12 | Kuwait | 6.73% |
| 13 | Finland | 6.45% |
| 14 | Belgium | 6.32% |
| 15 | Moldova | 6.23% |
| 16 | Tunisia | 6.17% |
| 17 | Sao Tome and Principe | 6.11% |
| 18 | Israel | 6.07% |
| 19 | Mozambique | 6% |
| 20 | Honduras | 5.98% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2019 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2019 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
| Namibia | #3 | #3 |
| Cuba | #5 | #5 |
| Botswana | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2019?
Kiribati, with 14.52% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
155 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2019. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.