What is South Korea's education spending in 2022?

South Korea's education spending is 5.81% 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.

South Korea has the 32nd highest education spending among 166 countries with data in 2022.

What is South Korea's education spending in 2022?: South Korea's education spending is 5.81% of GDP as of 2022.
How does South Korea rank globally for education spending?: South Korea has the 32nd 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	5.81	—
2021	4.87	—
2020	4.8	—
2019	4.68	—
2018	4.46	—
2017	4.33	—
2016	4.33	—
2015	4.45	—
1999	3.37	—
1998	3.37	—

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated May 2026