Education spending ranking 2024 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Government Education Spending (% of GDP) in 2024, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Namibia (9.08%). A total of 39 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namibia | 9.08% |
| 2 | Algeria | 8.98% |
| 3 | Vanuatu | 7.64% |
| 4 | Mauritania | 7.61% |
| 5 | Bolivia | 7.54% |
| 6 | Lesotho | 6.62% |
| 7 | Kuwait | 6.44% |
| 8 | Eswatini | 6.03% |
| 9 | South Africa | 6.02% |
| 10 | Jamaica | 5.51% |
| 11 | Samoa | 5.46% |
| 12 | Curacao | 5.44% |
| 13 | Dominica | 5.39% |
| 14 | Mongolia | 5.21% |
| 15 | Belarus | 5.05% |
| 16 | Belize | 4.62% |
| 17 | Rwanda | 4.61% |
| 18 | Peru | 4.36% |
| 19 | Puerto Rico (US) | 4.27% |
| 20 | Mauritius | 4.25% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2024 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2024 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | #1 | #3 |
| Algeria | #2 | #4 |
| Vanuatu | #3 | #7 |
| Mauritania | #4 | #8 |
| Bolivia | #5 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Education spending in 2024?
Namibia, with 9.08% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
39 economies reported a value for SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS in 2024. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.