Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 318.84 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bangladesh, 1999–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bangladesh is 318.84 millions, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 64.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bangladesh peaked at 322.21 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 2002.
Bangladesh ranks 16th of 92 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10.54 millions | — |
| 2000 | 10.56 millions | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 13.49 millions | +27.7% |
| 2002 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 millions | — |
| 2004 | 0 millions | — |
| 2006 | 150.91 millions | — |
| 2007 | 147.25 millions | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 181.39 millions | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 153.67 millions | -15.3% |
| 2010 | 193.8 millions | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 170.61 millions | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 203.47 millions | +19.3% |
| 2016 | 311.27 millions | +53.0% |
| 2019 | 322.21 millions | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 318.84 millions | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.54 millions | 10.54 millions | 10.54 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 73.03 millions | 0 millions | 181.39 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 240.27 millions | 170.61 millions | 322.21 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 318.84 millions | 318.84 millions | 318.84 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More education data for Bangladesh
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.77 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0961 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bangladesh?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bangladesh was 318.84 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 322.21 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 2002.
- How does Bangladesh rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Bangladesh ranks 16th out of 92 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release