Education spending ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kiribati (16.23%). A total of 157 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Kiribati, stood at 16.23%. The twentieth economy, Macao, reported 6.39% — a 2.5× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 157 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiribati | 16.23% |
| 2 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 11.56% |
| 3 | Cuba | 11.52% |
| 4 | Namibia | 9.28% |
| 5 | Iceland | 8.58% |
| 6 | Bolivia | 8.44% |
| 7 | Norway | 8.37% |
| 8 | Botswana | 8.06% |
| 9 | Sweden | 7.95% |
| 10 | Denmark | 7.39% |
| 11 | Tunisia | 7.27% |
| 12 | Curacao | 7.12% |
| 13 | Cabo Verde | 7.09% |
| 14 | Oman | 6.88% |
| 15 | Belgium | 6.75% |
| 16 | Finland | 6.68% |
| 17 | Costa Rica | 6.63% |
| 18 | Moldova | 6.6% |
| 19 | Israel | 6.52% |
| 20 | Macao | 6.39% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
| Cuba | #5 | #5 |
| Namibia | #3 | #3 |
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2020?
Kiribati, with 16.23% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
157 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.