What is South Sudan's education spending in 2016?

South Sudan's education spending is 1.57% of GDP as of 2016.

Which country has the highest education spending?

Micronesia has the highest education spending at 13.81% of GDP as of 2016.

Nigeria has the lowest education spending at 0.393% of GDP as of 2016.

The global average for education spending is 4.45% of GDP as of 2016.

South Sudan has the 7th lowest education spending among 165 countries with data in 2016.

What is South Sudan's education spending in 2016?: South Sudan's education spending is 1.57% of GDP as of 2016.
How does South Sudan rank globally for education spending?: South Sudan has the 7th lowest education spending among 165 countries with data in 2016.
Which country has the highest education spending?: Micronesia has the highest education spending at 13.81% of GDP as of 2016.
Which country has the lowest education spending?: Nigeria has the lowest education spending at 0.393% of GDP as of 2016.
What is the global average for education spending?: The global average for education spending is 4.45% of GDP as of 2016.

Year	Education Expenditure Percent GDP	Education Expenditure Percent Govt
2016	1.57	—
2015	1.47	3.32
2014	1.23	4.13
2013	1.02	3.23
2012	1.58	—
2011	0.96	3.95
2010	1.05	—

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated May 2026