What is Timor-Leste's education spending in 2023?

Timor-Leste's education spending is 5.24% of GDP as of 2023.

Which country has the highest education spending?

Kiribati has the highest education spending at 16.39% of GDP as of 2023.

Somalia has the lowest education spending at 0% of GDP as of 2023.

The global average for education spending is 3.96% of GDP as of 2023.

Timor-Leste has the 26th highest education spending among 123 countries with data in 2023.

What is Timor-Leste's education spending in 2023?: Timor-Leste's education spending is 5.24% of GDP as of 2023.
How does Timor-Leste rank globally for education spending?: Timor-Leste has the 26th highest education spending among 123 countries with data in 2023.
Which country has the highest education spending?: Kiribati has the highest education spending at 16.39% of GDP as of 2023.
Which country has the lowest education spending?: Somalia has the lowest education spending at 0% of GDP as of 2023.
What is the global average for education spending?: The global average for education spending is 3.96% of GDP as of 2023.

Year	Education Expenditure Percent GDP	Education Expenditure Percent Govt
2024	—	6.28
2023	5.24	—
2021	2.97	7.47
2020	3.65	6.96
2019	4.18	6.87
2018	6.85	8.01
2017	7.17	8.22
2016	8.13	7.25
2015	8.47	8.64
2014	7.51	6.77

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated May 2026