Belgium vs Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure on education, PPP$
Belgium
49,964 millions
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
68,482 millions
in 2008
Belgium rank
23rd
Saudi Arabia rank
20th
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ over time
- Belgium
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 68,482 millions against 49,964 millions in Belgium, a difference of 18,518 millions.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.4 times Belgium's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 23rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 20th of 169 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,173 millions | 35,183 millions | 26,010 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 22,922 millions | 64,137 millions | 41,215 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, ppp$, Belgium or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 68,482 millions against 49,964 millions in Belgium as of 2008.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, ppp$ between Belgium and Saudi Arabia?
- 18,518 millions, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Saudi Arabia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2008.
- How do Belgium and Saudi Arabia rank globally for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Belgium ranks 23rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 20th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (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