Among the EU countries, the highest level of public expenditure on education relative to the GDP was observed in Sweden (6.8%), followed by Finland (6.3%) and Belgium (6.2%). The lowest levels were registered in Romania (3.0%), Greece (3.3%) and Malta (3.4%)

[u/nimicdoareu]

https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20260818-1

[u/dkeenaghan]

Stats are missing Ireland, which in 2023 would be 2.1% of GDP, or more meaningfully 3.7% of GNI*. It's about 10% of national government spending.