North Macedonia vs Qatar: Government spending on education overall vs. primary education

North Macedonia
3.3%
in 2002
Qatar
3.2%
in 2020
North Macedonia rank
135th
Qatar rank
138th

Government spending on education overall vs. primary education over time

  • North Macedonia
  • Qatar
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How they compare

North Macedonia currently reports 3.3% against 3.2% in Qatar, a difference of 0.1%.

North Macedonia ranks 135th and Qatar ranks 138th of 199 countries.

Qatar has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government spending on education overall vs. primary education, North Macedonia or Qatar?
North Macedonia, at 3.3% against 3.2% in Qatar as of 2002.
What is the difference in government spending on education overall vs. primary education between North Macedonia and Qatar?
0.1%, with North Macedonia ahead.
How do North Macedonia and Qatar rank globally for government spending on education overall vs. primary education?
North Macedonia ranks 135th and Qatar ranks 138th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Government spending on education overall vs. primary education. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Government spending on education overall vs. primary education
Unit
% of GDP
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 5,140 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Total annual general government spending on all levels of education, expressed as a percentage of GDP.