Australia - Education Spending 1987
5.06%
−0.21% from 1986
Australia's education spending was 5.06% in 1987, decreased +0.21% from 5.27% in 1986. This was the 38th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1987▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 0.86% | 19.2% |
| 2nd | Argentina | 1.28% | 1.6% |
| 3rd | Bangladesh | 1.51% | 12.7% |
| 4th | China | 1.80% | -12.5% |
| 5th | Greece | 1.86% | 0.0% |
| 6th | Malawi | 2.42% | 10.2% |
| 7th | Central African Republic | 2.55% | 15.4% |
| 8th | St. Kitts and Nevis | 2.64% | -33.4% |
| 9th | Sri Lanka | 2.64% | -5.7% |
| 10th | Brunei Darussalam | 2.65% | 227.5% |
| 11th | Zambia | 2.66% | -20.3% |
| 12th | Chile | 2.82% | -42.5% |
| 13th | Cameroon | 2.93% | 2.9% |
| 14th | Pakistan | 2.98% | 11.2% |
| 15th | Mauritius | 3.02% | -12.2% |
| 16th | Thailand | 3.12% | -8.6% |
| 17th | Spain | 3.13% | 33.8% |
| 18th | Portugal | 3.16% | 3.6% |
| 19th | Malta | 3.17% | 1.9% |
| 20th | Jordan | 3.30% | 0.4% |
| 21st | Ghana | 3.31% | -1.4% |
| 22nd | Togo | 3.34% | -12.5% |
| 23rd | Korea | 3.37% | -7.2% |
| 24th | Cyprus | 3.45% | -1.2% |
| 25th | Rwanda | 3.51% | -20.2% |
| 26th | Oman | 3.66% | -3.6% |
| 27th | Panama | 3.87% | 15.7% |
| 28th | New Zealand | 3.92% | 14.2% |
| 29th | Luxembourg | 4.08% | 7.7% |
| 30th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 4.14% | 16.0% |
| 31st | Switzerland | 4.17% | -1.0% |
| 32nd | United Kingdom | 4.37% | -0.2% |
| 33rd | Syrian Arab Republic | 4.56% | -18.9% |
| 34th | Belgium | 4.58% | -5.7% |
| 35th | Hungary | 4.65% | -2.2% |
| 36th | France | 4.66% | -1.8% |
| 37th | South Africa | 4.75% | - |
| 38th | Australia | 5.06% | -4.0% |
| 39th | Angola | 5.06% | -11.6% |
| 40th | Morocco | 5.16% | -1.8% |
| 41st | Finland | 5.20% | 2.0% |
| 42nd | Israel | 5.27% | -9.9% |
| 43rd | Nicaragua | 5.35% | 114.8% |
| 44th | Austria | 5.40% | -2.3% |
| 45th | Japan | 5.49% | 16.2% |
| 46th | Ireland | 5.53% | 4.3% |
| 47th | Norway | 5.79% | 4.5% |
| 48th | Eswatini | 5.80% | -14.1% |
| 49th | Netherlands | 5.89% | 6.0% |
| 50th | Denmark | 6.09% | 3.9% |
| 51st | Botswana | 6.12% | 18.0% |
| 52nd | Canada | 6.30% | 4.6% |
| 53rd | Malaysia | 6.33% | -12.7% |
| 54th | Zimbabwe | 11.64% | 57.0% |
FAQ
What was Australia's education spending in 1987?▾
Australia's education spending in 1987 was 5.06%. This ranked 38th globally.
How did Australia's education spending change in 1987?▾
Australia's education spending decreased by 4.0% in 1987 compared to 1986.
Which country had the highest education spending in 1987?▾
Zimbabwe had the highest education spending in 1987 at 11.64%.
What is the education spending of Australia in 1987?▾
The education spending of Australia in 1987 was 5.06%. This ranked 38th globally.
How does 1987 compare to 1986 for Australia's education spending?▾
Australia's education spending went from 5.27% in 1986 to 5.06% in 1987, a 4.0% decrease.
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