There are more than 190 countries in the world, among which 170 countries have implemented free compulsory education.

Free and compulsory education is widely practiced in developed countries.

Laos, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries have implemented free compulsory education, although GDP is not very high.

Brazil also implements 12 compulsory education. Schools do not charge tuition and fees, and provide accommodation and uniforms free of charge. The number of people receiving higher education in Cuba accounts for about 57% of the total number of people receiving education.

China implements nine-year compulsory education. India implements free education, and so does North Korea.

The world average investment in education accounts for about 5% of GDP.