Which country has the highest education spending?

Namibia has the highest education spending at 9.08% of GDP as of 2024.

Which country has the lowest education spending?

Lebanon has the lowest education spending at 1.22% of GDP as of 2024.

What is the global average for education spending?

The global average for education spending is 4.36% of GDP as of 2024.

North Korea Government Education Spending

Name: North Korea Government Education Spending (1950-2024)
Creator: Measured World
Published: 2025-09-01
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/igo/

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest education spending?: Namibia has the highest education spending at 9.08% of GDP as of 2024.
Which country has the lowest education spending?: Lebanon has the lowest education spending at 1.22% of GDP as of 2024.
What is the global average for education spending?: The global average for education spending is 4.36% of GDP as of 2024.

Recent history

Year	Education Expenditure Percent GDP	Education Expenditure Percent Govt
2024	—	13.68
2023	—	15.08
2022	—	13.86
2021	—	12.76
2020	—	14.17
2019	—	15.03
2018	—	14.97
2017	—	14.33
2016	—	13.77
2015	—	14.09

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