Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bhutan
Bhutan: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 11.08 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
11.08 millions
World rank
53rd
of 92 countries
All-time high
23.87 millions
in 2013
All-time low
0 millions
in 2015
Years of data
8
2008–2023
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bhutan, 2008–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bhutan stood at 11.08 millions.
That represents a change of down 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bhutan peaked at 23.87 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 2015.
Bhutan ranks 53rd of 92 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.08 millions | — |
| 2009 | 2.6 millions | -36.2% |
| 2010 | 2.77 millions | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 2.3 millions | -17.0% |
| 2013 | 23.87 millions | +938.4% |
| 2014 | 9.63 millions | -59.7% |
| 2015 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 11.08 millions | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.34 millions | 2.6 millions | 4.08 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.71 millions | 0 millions | 23.87 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 11.08 millions | 11.08 millions | 11.08 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 50 Czechia 14.83 millions compare
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- 52 Dominica 12.47 millions compare
- 54 Mauritania 9.8 millions compare
- 55 Lesotho 7.71 millions compare
- 56 Côte d'Ivoire 6.45 millions compare
More education data for Bhutan
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 32,528 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,640 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 28.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 11,290 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 3.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,544 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,828 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 5,781 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 8.73 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bhutan?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bhutan was 11.08 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 23.87 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 2015.
- How does Bhutan rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Bhutan ranks 53rd out of 92 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.6%. 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 post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release