Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 169.41 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Bhutan, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on education, us$ in Bhutan stood at 169.41 millions. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Bhutan peaked at 169.41 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.09 millions, in 1972.
Bhutan ranks 145th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.16 millions | — |
| 1972 | 1.09 millions | -5.6% |
| 1975 | 2.87 millions | +162.6% |
| 1978 | 2.46 millions | -14.5% |
| 1979 | 3.27 millions | +33.1% |
| 2000 | 23.11 millions | +606.5% |
| 2001 | 25.11 millions | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 39.92 millions | +59.0% |
| 2005 | 49.74 millions | +24.6% |
| 2008 | 57.38 millions | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 58.22 millions | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 50.9 millions | -12.6% |
| 2011 | 73.77 millions | +44.9% |
| 2013 | 101.94 millions | +38.2% |
| 2014 | 106.16 millions | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 144.75 millions | +36.3% |
| 2016 | 140.12 millions | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 156 millions | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 167.87 millions | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 169.41 millions | +0.9% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 169.41 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 901.74 millions, 19% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 169.41 millions is below the median for South Asia, which is 1,581 millions, 11% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Bhutan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +606.5% | 3.27 millions | 23.11 millions |
| 1975 | +162.6% | 1.09 millions | 2.87 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.17 millions | 1.09 millions | 3.27 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 42.25 millions | 23.11 millions | 58.22 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 117.69 millions | 50.9 millions | 167.87 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 169.41 millions | 169.41 millions | 169.41 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, us$ in Bhutan?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Bhutan was 169.41 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 169.41 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.09 millions in 1972.
- How does Bhutan rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Bhutan ranks 145th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.2%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release