Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure on education, constant US$
Indonesia
35,880 millions
in 2015
Saudi Arabia
36,502 millions
in 2008
Indonesia rank
21st
Saudi Arabia rank
20th
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ over time
- Indonesia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 36,502 millions against 35,880 millions in Indonesia, a difference of 622 millions.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Indonesia ranks 21st and Saudi Arabia ranks 20th of 174 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,500 millions | 24,504 millions | 20,004 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 15,552 millions | 37,578 millions | 22,026 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant us$, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 36,502 millions against 35,880 millions in Indonesia as of 2008.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant us$ between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia?
- 622 millions, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Saudi Arabia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2008.
- How do Indonesia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Indonesia ranks 21st and Saudi Arabia ranks 20th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (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