Education spending ranking 2022 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2022, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kiribati (14.79%). A total of 150 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiribati | 14.79% |
| 2 | Vanuatu | 10.7% |
| 3 | Namibia | 9.39% |
| 4 | Cuba | 8.44% |
| 5 | Bolivia | 7.58% |
| 6 | Bhutan | 7.47% |
| 7 | Sweden | 7.32% |
| 8 | Iceland | 7.31% |
| 9 | Kyrgyz Republic | 7.17% |
| 10 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 7.08% |
| 11 | Tunisia | 6.8% |
| 12 | Kuwait | 6.58% |
| 13 | Finland | 6.38% |
| 14 | Denmark | 6.36% |
| 15 | Belgium | 6.28% |
| 16 | Samoa | 6.16% |
| 17 | South Africa | 6.16% |
| 18 | Moldova | 6.1% |
| 19 | Curacao | 6.08% |
| 20 | Macao SAR, China | 6.06% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2022 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2022 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Vanuatu | #5 | #7 |
| Namibia | #2 | #3 |
| Cuba | #4 | #5 |
| Bolivia | #7 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2022?
Kiribati, with 14.79% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
150 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2022. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.