What is the Netherlands' education spending in 2022?

The Netherlands' education spending is 5.18% of GDP as of 2022.

Which country has the highest education spending?

Kiribati has the highest education spending at 14.79% of GDP as of 2022.

Somalia has the lowest education spending at 0% of GDP as of 2022.

The global average for education spending is 4.28% of GDP as of 2022.

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The Netherlands has the 48th highest education spending among 166 countries with data in 2022.

What is the Netherlands' education spending in 2022?: The Netherlands' education spending is 5.18% of GDP as of 2022.
How does the Netherlands rank globally for education spending?: The Netherlands has the 48th highest education spending among 166 countries with data in 2022.
Which country has the highest education spending?: Kiribati has the highest education spending at 14.79% of GDP as of 2022.
Which country has the lowest education spending?: Somalia has the lowest education spending at 0% of GDP as of 2022.
What is the global average for education spending?: The global average for education spending is 4.28% of GDP as of 2022.

Year	Education Expenditure Percent GDP	Education Expenditure Percent Govt
2022	5.18	11.98
2021	5.38	11.72
2020	5.29	11.07
2019	5.06	12.01
2018	5.27	12.41
2017	5.09	11.9
2016	5.39	12.27
2015	5.28	11.66
2014	5.4	11.56
2013	5.48	11.54

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated May 2026