This chart presents the public spending on education as a percentage of GDP for different countries from 1960 to 2021. It provides an overview of how various countries have prioritized education in their national budgets over time, reflecting their commitment to educational development.
Public Spending on Education as a Percentage of GDP by Country from 1960 to 2021
This chart presents the public spending on education as a percentage of GDP for different countries from 1960 to 2021.
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Data Source: OurWorldInData.org
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Public spending on education as a percentage of GDP measures the proportion of a country's gross domestic product that is invested in the education sector. It is a key indicator of the priority given to education in a country's public spending and policy.
| Rank | Name | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
1 |  Namibia | 9.64 % |
2 |  Sierra Leone | 9.09 % |
3 |  Belize | 8.71 % |
4 |  Lesotho | 8.70 % |
5 |  Nauru | 7.09 % |
6 |  Bhutan | 7 % |
7 |  Tonga | 6.61 % |
8 |  South Africa | 6.60 % |
9 |  Barbados | 6.45 % |
10 |  Jamaica | 6.03 % |
11 |  Dominica | 5.47 % |
12 |  Eswatini | 5 % |
13 |  Mauritius | 4.88 % |
14 |  Kenya | 4.80 % |
15 |  Belarus | 4.71 % |
16 |  Turks and Caicos Islands | 4.49 % |
17 |  Mali | 4.40 % |
18 |  Hong Kong | 4 % |
19 |  Peru | 3.98 % |
20 |  Antigua and Barbuda | 3.84 % |
