Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 1,670 millions in 2017. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Bahrain, 2006–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Bahrain is 1,670 millions, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Bahrain peaked at 1,745 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,321 millions, in 2007.
Bahrain ranks 111th of 169 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,325 millions | — |
| 2007 | 1,321 millions | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 1,387 millions | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 1,745 millions | +25.8% |
| 2013 | 1,682 millions | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 1,691 millions | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 1,681 millions | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 1,670 millions | -0.7% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 1,670 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 12,076 millions, 14% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 1,670 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,535 millions, 22% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,344 millions | 1,321 millions | 1,387 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 1,694 millions | 1,670 millions | 1,745 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More education data for Bahrain
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.95 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.25 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Bahrain?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Bahrain was 1,670 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 1,745 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,321 millions in 2007.
- How does Bahrain rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Bahrain ranks 111th out of 169 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release