Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 687.6 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Bhutan, 2000–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 687.6 millions for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in 2023. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 116.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Bhutan peaked at 687.6 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 93.72 millions, in 2000.
That places Bhutan 134th out of 169 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 93.72 millions | — |
| 2001 | 101.26 millions | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 153.93 millions | +52.0% |
| 2005 | 183.62 millions | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 177.66 millions | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 183.04 millions | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 171.56 millions | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 219.45 millions | +27.9% |
| 2013 | 317.81 millions | +44.8% |
| 2014 | 343.32 millions | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 473.61 millions | +37.9% |
| 2016 | 484.47 millions | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 557.89 millions | +15.2% |
| 2018 | 570.63 millions | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 687.6 millions | +20.5% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 687.6 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,571 millions, 27% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 687.6 millions is below the median for South Asia, which is 5,292 millions, 13% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 148.87 millions | 93.72 millions | 183.62 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 392.34 millions | 171.56 millions | 570.63 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 687.6 millions | 687.6 millions | 687.6 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More education data for Bhutan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 93.39 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.5 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Bhutan?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Bhutan was 687.6 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 687.6 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 93.72 millions in 2000.
- How does Bhutan rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Bhutan ranks 134th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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