Government expenditure on post-secondary … post-secondary US millions in Bhutan
Bhutan: Government expenditure on post-secondary … post-secondary US millions was 2.73 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.73 millions
World rank
57th
of 97 countries
All-time high
5.5 millions
in 2013
All-time low
0 millions
in 2015
Years of data
8
2008–2023
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in Bhutan, 2008–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Bhutan is 2.73 millions, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Bhutan peaked at 5.5 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 2015.
Bhutan ranks 57th of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on post-secondary … post-secondary US millions in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.8593 millions | — |
| 2009 | 0.55 millions | -36.0% |
| 2010 | 0.5495 millions | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 0.5233 millions | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 5.5 millions | +951.0% |
| 2014 | 2.15 millions | -61.0% |
| 2015 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 2.73 millions | — |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 2.73 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.8 millions, 97% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 2.73 millions is above the median for South Asia, which is 2.73 millions, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7047 millions | 0.55 millions | 0.8593 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.74 millions | 0 millions | 5.5 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.73 millions | 2.73 millions | 2.73 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 54 Vanuatu 5.64 millions compare
- 55 Turks and Caicos Islands 4.38 millions compare
- 56 Mauritania 2.88 millions compare
- 58 Peru 2.63 millions
- 59 Lesotho 2.63 millions compare
- 60 Luxembourg 2.45 millions compare
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 post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Bhutan?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Bhutan was 2.73 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.5 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ 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, us$?
- Bhutan ranks 57th out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. 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 post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release