Saudi Arabia vs Türkiye: Government expenditure on education, constant US$
Saudi Arabia
36,502 millions
in 2008
Türkiye
32,934 millions
in 2022
Saudi Arabia rank
20th
Türkiye rank
23rd
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Türkiye
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 36,502 millions against 32,934 millions in Türkiye, a difference of 3,568 millions.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Türkiye's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 20th and Türkiye ranks 23rd of 174 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22,599 millions | 3,496 millions | 19,103 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 30,507 millions | 6,550 millions | 23,957 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant us$, Saudi Arabia or Türkiye?
- Saudi Arabia, at 36,502 millions against 32,934 millions in Türkiye as of 2008.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant us$ between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye?
- 3,568 millions, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Türkiye?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 1998.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Türkiye rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 20th and Türkiye ranks 23rd of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (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