Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 321.24 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Bhutan, 2004–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Bhutan is 321.24 millions, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 363.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Bhutan peaked at 321.24 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 29.81 millions, in 2004.
That places Bhutan 109th out of 138 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 29.81 millions | — |
| 2005 | 40.98 millions | +37.5% |
| 2008 | 41.52 millions | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 54.55 millions | +31.4% |
| 2010 | 51.35 millions | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 69.15 millions | +34.7% |
| 2013 | 69.35 millions | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 109.76 millions | +58.3% |
| 2023 | 321.24 millions | +192.7% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 321.24 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,407 millions, 23% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 321.24 millions is below the median for South Asia, which is 1,338 millions, 24% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.71 millions | 29.81 millions | 54.55 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 74.9 millions | 51.35 millions | 109.76 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 321.24 millions | 321.24 millions | 321.24 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 primary education, ppp$ in Bhutan?
- Government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Bhutan was 321.24 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 321.24 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.81 millions in 2004.
- How does Bhutan rank for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Bhutan ranks 109th out of 138 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 363.2%. 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 primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release