Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Bahrain
Bahrain: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ was 907.75 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Bahrain, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Bahrain is 907.75 millions, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Bahrain peaked at 959.82 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 91.09 millions, in 1970.
That places Bahrain 111th out of 174 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 91.09 millions | — |
| 1971 | 106.16 millions | +16.5% |
| 1972 | 103.41 millions | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 736.88 millions | +612.6% |
| 2007 | 714.88 millions | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 736.45 millions | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 849.66 millions | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 837.7 millions | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 868.77 millions | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 959.82 millions | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 907.75 millions | -5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 100.22 millions | 91.09 millions | 106.16 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 729.41 millions | 714.88 millions | 736.88 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 884.74 millions | 837.7 millions | 959.82 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Bahrain
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 9,404 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 77.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 18.4% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 96.88 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 96.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Bahrain?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Bahrain was 907.75 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 959.82 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 91.09 millions in 1970.
- How does Bahrain rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Bahrain ranks 111th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release