Education Spending - Ranking 1979
Year
In 1979, Brunei Darussalam (0.72%), Bangladesh (1.13%), and Colombia (1.75%) ranked highest in education spending among all countries. Guyana ranked lowest at 9.38%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brunei Darussalam | 0.72% | -28.4% |
| 2nd | Bangladesh | 1.13% | - |
| 3rd | Colombia | 1.75% | - |
| 4th | Uruguay | 1.99% | - |
| 5th | Honduras | 2.01% | -0.3% |
| 6th | China | 2.15% | +9.7% |
| 7th | Pakistan | 2.20% | -0.3% |
| 8th | Singapore | 2.25% | -1.8% |
| 9th | Ghana | 2.31% | -62.1% |
| 10th | Zimbabwe | 2.32% | - |
| 11th | Spain | 2.34% | +4.8% |
| 12th | Argentina | 2.40% | +24.0% |
| 13th | Rwanda | 2.44% | +9.4% |
| 14th | Sri Lanka | 2.57% | -6.5% |
| 15th | Portugal | 2.70% | -6.9% |
| 16th | Burundi | 2.80% | - |
| 17th | Thailand | 2.85% | -11.5% |
| 18th | Türkiye | 2.92% | -32.9% |
| 19th | Korea | 3.02% | +24.4% |
| 20th | Malta | 3.15% | -5.8% |
| 21st | Cyprus | 3.35% | +1.2% |
| 22nd | Kuwait | 3.43% | -16.0% |
| 23rd | Bhutan | 3.48% | +38.5% |
| 24th | Chile | 3.48% | +13.4% |
| 25th | Panama | 3.64% | +1.0% |
| 26th | Hungary | 3.71% | -0.5% |
| 27th | Madagascar | 3.97% | -21.4% |
| 28th | Italy | 4.15% | +10.1% |
| 29th | Zambia | 4.15% | -12.4% |
| 30th | France | 4.32% | -1.5% |
| 31st | Switzerland | 4.35% | -0.5% |
| 32nd | Luxembourg | 4.40% | +1.5% |
| 33rd | New Zealand | 4.47% | -1.4% |
| 34th | Togo | 4.73% | +216.0% |
| 35th | Finland | 4.80% | -8.3% |
| 36th | European Union | 4.93% | - |
| 37th | Japan | 4.95% | +3.3% |
| 38th | Syrian Arab Republic | 4.97% | -9.9% |
| 39th | Austria | 5.06% | -2.4% |
| 40th | Jordan | 5.08% | +38.0% |
| 41st | Malaysia | 5.09% | +11.8% |
| 42nd | Fiji | 5.20% | - |
| 43rd | Ireland | 5.29% | +4.4% |
| 44th | Belgium | 5.38% | -1.0% |
| 45th | Denmark | 5.58% | -3.0% |
| 46th | Australia | 5.89% | -1.9% |
| 47th | Netherlands | 6.08% | -1.5% |
| 48th | Botswana | 6.14% | +3.2% |
| 49th | Morocco | 6.32% | +1.8% |
| 50th | Eswatini | 6.36% | +9.8% |
| 51st | Sweden | 6.38% | - |
| 52nd | Israel | 6.39% | +1.3% |
| 53rd | Canada | 6.69% | -5.4% |
| 54th | Congo, Republic of | 7.04% | -16.3% |
| 55th | Algeria | 7.18% | - |
| 56th | Côte d'Ivoire | 8.23% | +21.9% |
| 57th | Guyana | 9.38% | +32.3% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest education spending in 1979?▾
Brunei Darussalam has the highest education spending in 1979 at 0.72%.
Which country has the lowest education spending in 1979?▾
Guyana has the lowest education spending in 1979 at 9.38%.
How many countries are ranked by education spending?▾
57 countries have education spending data for 1979.
What are the top 3 countries by education spending?▾
1. Brunei Darussalam (0.72%), 2. Bangladesh (1.13%), 3. Colombia (1.75%).