Australia - Education Spending 1988
4.91%
−0.15% from 1987
Australia's education spending was 4.91% in 1988, decreased +0.15% from 5.06% in 1987. This was the 39th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1988▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 0.81% | -5.4% |
| 2nd | Monaco | 0.88% | - |
| 3rd | Burkina Faso | 1.43% | -19.2% |
| 4th | China | 1.76% | -2.2% |
| 5th | Greece | 1.90% | 1.9% |
| 6th | Malawi | 2.18% | -10.0% |
| 7th | Cameroon | 2.71% | -7.4% |
| 8th | Korea | 2.75% | -18.6% |
| 9th | Thailand | 2.75% | -11.6% |
| 10th | Sri Lanka | 2.83% | 6.9% |
| 11th | Mauritius | 3.09% | 2.4% |
| 12th | Ghana | 3.19% | -3.6% |
| 13th | Brunei Darussalam | 3.21% | 20.9% |
| 14th | Spain | 3.33% | 6.4% |
| 15th | Rwanda | 3.34% | -4.9% |
| 16th | Malta | 3.34% | 5.5% |
| 17th | Cyprus | 3.38% | -2.1% |
| 18th | Portugal | 3.39% | 7.3% |
| 19th | Oman | 3.39% | -7.3% |
| 20th | Syrian Arab Republic | 3.62% | -20.7% |
| 21st | Singapore | 3.65% | -7.5% |
| 22nd | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 3.68% | -11.1% |
| 23rd | Jamaica | 3.94% | -14.4% |
| 24th | Costa Rica | 4.01% | -9.2% |
| 25th | Luxembourg | 4.01% | -1.7% |
| 26th | Jordan | 4.05% | 22.8% |
| 27th | Switzerland | 4.23% | 1.5% |
| 28th | United Kingdom | 4.27% | -2.4% |
| 29th | Israel | 4.30% | -18.4% |
| 30th | Belgium | 4.30% | -6.0% |
| 31st | New Zealand | 4.43% | 13.0% |
| 32nd | Hungary | 4.50% | -3.2% |
| 33rd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 4.53% | -13.3% |
| 34th | Morocco | 4.58% | -11.3% |
| 35th | France | 4.58% | -1.8% |
| 36th | European Union | 4.58% | -7.0% |
| 37th | Italy | 4.58% | -1.3% |
| 38th | South Africa | 4.85% | 2.1% |
| 39th | Australia | 4.91% | -3.0% |
| 40th | Ireland | 5.02% | -9.3% |
| 41st | Finland | 5.07% | -2.6% |
| 42nd | Uganda | 5.10% | 48.7% |
| 43rd | Austria | 5.21% | -3.4% |
| 44th | Japan | 5.45% | -0.6% |
| 45th | Netherlands | 5.46% | -7.2% |
| 46th | Eswatini | 5.51% | -5.0% |
| 47th | Norway | 5.87% | 1.3% |
| 48th | Canada | 6.15% | -2.4% |
| 49th | Botswana | 6.15% | 0.5% |
| 50th | Denmark | 6.34% | 4.0% |
| 51st | Kenya | 6.60% | 9.8% |
| 52nd | Lesotho | 7.22% | 1.8% |
| 53rd | Seychelles | 7.79% | -14.6% |
| 54th | Zimbabwe | 12.34% | 5.9% |
FAQ
What was Australia's education spending in 1988?▾
Australia's education spending in 1988 was 4.91%. This ranked 39th globally.
How did Australia's education spending change in 1988?▾
Australia's education spending decreased by 3.0% in 1988 compared to 1987.
Which country had the highest education spending in 1988?▾
Zimbabwe had the highest education spending in 1988 at 12.34%.
What is the education spending of Australia in 1988?▾
The education spending of Australia in 1988 was 4.91%. This ranked 39th globally.
How does 1988 compare to 1987 for Australia's education spending?▾
Australia's education spending went from 5.06% in 1987 to 4.91% in 1988, a 3.0% decrease.
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