What is Afghanistan's education spending in 2017?

Afghanistan's education spending is 4.34% of GDP as of 2017.

Which country has the highest education spending?

Micronesia has the highest education spending at 12.68% of GDP as of 2017.

Nigeria has the lowest education spending at 0.396% of GDP as of 2017.

The global average for education spending is 4.28% of GDP as of 2017.

Afghanistan has the 81st highest education spending among 175 countries with data in 2017.

What is Afghanistan's education spending in 2017?: Afghanistan's education spending is 4.34% of GDP as of 2017.
How does Afghanistan rank globally for education spending?: Afghanistan has the 81st highest education spending among 175 countries with data in 2017.
Which country has the highest education spending?: Micronesia has the highest education spending at 12.68% of GDP as of 2017.
Which country has the lowest education spending?: Nigeria has the lowest education spending at 0.396% of GDP as of 2017.
What is the global average for education spending?: The global average for education spending is 4.28% of GDP as of 2017.

Year	Education Expenditure Percent GDP	Education Expenditure Percent Govt
2017	4.34	15.66
2016	4.54	16.21
2015	3.26	12.51
2014	3.7	14.47
2013	3.45	14.1
2012	2.6	10.36
2011	3.46	16.05
2010	3.48	17.08

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated May 2026