Poland vs Spain: Expenditure on education as % of GDP or public expenditure

Poland
4.9%
in 2011
Spain
4.8%
in 2011
Poland rank
27th
Spain rank
29th

Expenditure on education as % of GDP or public expenditure over time

  • Poland
  • Spain
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 4.9% against 4.8% in Spain, a difference of 0.1%.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 27th and Spain ranks 29th of 42 countries.

Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 4.9% 4.5% 0.4% Poland
2000s 5.2% 4.4% 0.8% Poland
2010s 5.1% 4.9% 0.2% Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on education as % of gdp or public expenditure, Poland or Spain?
Poland, at 4.9% against 4.8% in Spain as of 2011.
What is the difference in expenditure on education as % of gdp or public expenditure between Poland and Spain?
0.1%, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Spain?
17 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2011.
How do Poland and Spain rank globally for expenditure on education as % of gdp or public expenditure?
Poland ranks 27th and Spain ranks 29th of 42 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on education as % of GDP or public expenditure (1991-2011). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Expenditure on education as % of GDP or public expenditure (1991-2011)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 717 data points, 1991–2011
Last refreshed