Congratulations Finland - you are leading the world in
educational attainment and efficiency.
Finland, with a population of 5.4 million (a million less
that the state of Tennessee), spends about $10 billion annually on education. That puts them among a group of 12 countries
compared in an Infographic created by the Rossier
School of Education at the University of Southern California. The
United States lays out $809.6 billion per year. On a per student basis, The US spending tops
the dozen countries with $7,743 compared to Finland’s fifth place $5,653 per
student. Yet, Finland has a 100%
literacy rate and the highest rank for both math and science scores. The US is 10th ranked in Math
scores and 8th in Science.
Take a look at the Infographic HERE. The first thing that jumps out is the huge
difference there is in spending by the United States compared to the other
11. On a total spending basis, our
annual output of $809.6 billion dwarfs the next country – Japan with $160.5
billion. This reminds me so much of
healthcare where the US spends much more than anyone else, yet our health
outcomes, like those of education, are not so hot.
It is a complex issue to unravel the multiple failings of
the United States in education. One
thing I do know, however - I want to learn
more about Finland’s education system.
They must be doing some things very well.
Thanks to Edudemic for leading me to the Rossier Infographic - How 12 Countries Spend Education Money (And If It Makes A Difference)
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