Denmark vs Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure on education, US$
Denmark
25,547 millions
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
26,706 millions
in 2008
Denmark rank
27th
Saudi Arabia rank
26th
Government expenditure on education, US$ over time
- Denmark
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 26,706 millions against 25,547 millions in Denmark, a difference of 1,159 millions.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 16 shared years of data; in 1986 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Denmark ranks 27th and Saudi Arabia ranks 26th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,142 millions | 6,499 millions | 1,357 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 12,524 millions | 8,833 millions | 3,691 millions | Denmark |
| 2000s | 18,687 millions | 17,277 millions | 1,410 millions | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, us$, Denmark or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 26,706 millions against 25,547 millions in Denmark as of 2008.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, us$ between Denmark and Saudi Arabia?
- 1,159 millions, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Saudi Arabia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 1986 to 2008.
- How do Denmark and Saudi Arabia rank globally for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Denmark ranks 27th and Saudi Arabia ranks 26th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, US$ (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