What is Zambia's education spending in 2023?

Zambia's education spending is 4.07% 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.

Zambia has the 52nd highest education spending among 123 countries with data in 2023.

What is Zambia's education spending in 2023?: Zambia's education spending is 4.07% of GDP as of 2023.
How does Zambia rank globally for education spending?: Zambia has the 52nd 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	—	15.38
2023	4.07	13.86
2022	3.66	—
2021	3.11	11.51
2020	3.94	12.38
2019	4.42	15.29
2018	4.74	17.09
2017	3.73	14.93
2016	3.75	15.66
2015	4.62	16.73

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated May 2026