North Macedonia vs Romania: Government spending on education overall vs. primary education
North Macedonia
3.3%
in 2002
Romania
3.3%
in 2022
North Macedonia rank
135th
Romania rank
136th
Government spending on education overall vs. primary education over time
- North Macedonia
- Romania
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 3.3% against 3.3% in Romania, a difference of 0.0%.
North Macedonia ranks 135th and Romania ranks 136th of 199 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Romania in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Romania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.1% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | Romania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government spending on education overall vs. primary education, North Macedonia or Romania?
- North Macedonia, at 3.3% against 3.3% in Romania as of 2002.
- What is the difference in government spending on education overall vs. primary education between North Macedonia and Romania?
- 0.0%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How do North Macedonia and Romania rank globally for government spending on education overall vs. primary education?
- North Macedonia ranks 135th and Romania ranks 136th 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
Total annual general government spending on all levels of education, expressed as a percentage of GDP.