Belgium vs Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure on education, constant US$
Belgium
39,979 millions
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
36,502 millions
in 2008
Belgium rank
19th
Saudi Arabia rank
20th
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ over time
- Belgium
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 39,979 millions against 36,502 millions in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 3,477 millions.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 19th and Saudi Arabia ranks 20th of 174 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15,708 millions | 21,010 millions | 5,302 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 16,060 millions | 26,062 millions | 10,002 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 31,097 millions | 35,448 millions | 4,350 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant us$, Belgium or Saudi Arabia?
- Belgium, at 39,979 millions against 36,502 millions in Saudi Arabia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant us$ between Belgium and Saudi Arabia?
- 3,477 millions, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Saudi Arabia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2008.
- How do Belgium and Saudi Arabia rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Belgium ranks 19th and Saudi Arabia ranks 20th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release