What is Colombia's education spending in 2020?

Colombia's education spending is 5.26% of GDP as of 2020.

Which country has the highest education spending?

Kiribati has the highest education spending at 16.23% of GDP as of 2020.

Somalia has the lowest education spending at 0% of GDP as of 2020.

The global average for education spending is 4.66% of GDP as of 2020.

Colombia has the 58th highest education spending among 173 countries with data in 2020.

What is Colombia's education spending in 2020?: Colombia's education spending is 5.26% of GDP as of 2020.
How does Colombia rank globally for education spending?: Colombia has the 58th highest education spending among 173 countries with data in 2020.
Which country has the highest education spending?: Kiribati has the highest education spending at 16.23% of GDP as of 2020.
Which country has the lowest education spending?: Somalia has the lowest education spending at 0% of GDP as of 2020.
What is the global average for education spending?: The global average for education spending is 4.66% of GDP as of 2020.

Year	Education Expenditure Percent GDP	Education Expenditure Percent Govt
2020	5.26	—
2019	4.51	—
2018	4.45	—
2017	4.54	—
2016	4.48	—
2015	4.47	—
2014	4.63	—
2013	4.88	—
2012	4.37	—
2011	4.47	—

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated May 2026