Education spending as a share of GDP varies enormously — from under 2% in some developing countries to over 6% in Scandinavian countries. But spending alone does not determine outcomes. This comparison tracks how education investment translates (or fails to translate) into enrollment and literacy gains.
Key Data Points
Brazil, United States, Finland, India, Germany, Japan, Nigeria -- Education spending (% GDP), Adult literacy (%), Tertiary enrollment (%)
Brazil
5.6%
United States
5.4%
Finland
6.4%
India
4.1%
Germany
5.2%
Japan
3.3%
Nigeria
0.3%
Brazil
94.7%
United States
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Finland
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India
78.2%
Germany
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Japan
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Nigeria
70.4%
Brazil
69.73 % gross
United States
79.36 % gross
Finland
110.3 % gross
India
34.45 % gross
Germany
76.71 % gross
Japan
64.49 % gross
Nigeria
9.74 % gross