Education spending ranking 2021 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2021, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kiribati (13.99%). A total of 152 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiribati | 13.99% |
| 2 | Namibia | 10.39% |
| 3 | Vanuatu | 10.11% |
| 4 | Cuba | 9.39% |
| 5 | Iceland | 8.23% |
| 6 | Bolivia | 7.96% |
| 7 | Kuwait | 7.76% |
| 8 | Sweden | 7.6% |
| 9 | Norway | 6.96% |
| 10 | Denmark | 6.96% |
| 11 | Tunisia | 6.68% |
| 12 | Bhutan | 6.6% |
| 13 | Finland | 6.59% |
| 14 | South Africa | 6.56% |
| 15 | Belgium | 6.38% |
| 16 | Mozambique | 6.34% |
| 17 | Costa Rica | 6.25% |
| 18 | Curacao | 6.18% |
| 19 | Israel | 6.17% |
| 20 | Cabo Verde | 6.15% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2021 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2021 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Namibia | #2 | #3 |
| Vanuatu | #5 | #7 |
| Cuba | #4 | #5 |
| Iceland | #9 | #11 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2021?
Kiribati, with 13.99% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
152 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2021. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.