Education spending ranking 2023 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2023, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Kiribati (16.39%). A total of 107 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiribati | 16.39% |
| 2 | Bolivia | 7.89% |
| 3 | Vanuatu | 7.58% |
| 4 | Lesotho | 7.29% |
| 5 | Kyrgyz Republic | 6.83% |
| 6 | Tunisia | 6.73% |
| 7 | Moldova | 6.56% |
| 8 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 6.46% |
| 9 | Senegal | 6.16% |
| 10 | South Africa | 6.12% |
| 11 | Samoa | 6.11% |
| 12 | Morocco | 6.02% |
| 13 | Bhutan | 5.85% |
| 14 | Naoero | 5.78% |
| 15 | Jamaica | 5.65% |
| 16 | Algeria | 5.61% |
| 17 | Tajikistan | 5.44% |
| 18 | Burkina Faso | 5.33% |
| 19 | Costa Rica | 5.31% |
| 20 | Curacao | 5.3% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2023 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2023 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | #1 | #1 |
| Bolivia | #5 | #9 |
| Vanuatu | #3 | #7 |
| Lesotho | #8 | #15 |
| Kyrgyz Republic | #6 | #13 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2023?
Kiribati, with 16.39% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
107 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2023. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.