Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 2,206 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
2,206 millions
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
51st
of 153 countries
All-time high
2,291 millions
in 2019
All-time low
34.71 millions
in 1979
Years of data
29
1979–2020
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Bangladesh, 1979–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2020, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Bangladesh stood at 2,206 millions.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 120.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Bangladesh peaked at 2,291 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 34.71 millions, in 1979.
Bangladesh ranks 51st of 153 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 34.71 millions | — |
| 1980 | 35.24 millions | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 65.76 millions | +86.6% |
| 1982 | 73.37 millions | +11.6% |
| 1983 | 69.08 millions | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 88.01 millions | +27.4% |
| 1985 | 88.13 millions | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 103.08 millions | +17.0% |
| 1987 | 151.73 millions | +47.2% |
| 1990 | 169.41 millions | +11.6% |
| 1991 | 175.78 millions | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 162.04 millions | -7.8% |
| 1993 | 200.08 millions | +23.5% |
| 1997 | 398.58 millions | +99.2% |
| 1999 | 403.53 millions | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 393.39 millions | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 476.54 millions | +21.1% |
| 2003 | 514.84 millions | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 565.73 millions | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 642.97 millions | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 644.8 millions | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 647.59 millions | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 714.55 millions | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 999.79 millions | +39.9% |
| 2011 | 1,012 millions | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 1,094 millions | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 2,187 millions | +99.9% |
| 2019 | 2,291 millions | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 2,206 millions | -3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34.71 millions | 34.71 millions | 34.71 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 84.3 millions | 35.24 millions | 151.73 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 251.57 millions | 162.04 millions | 403.53 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 575.05 millions | 393.39 millions | 714.55 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,517 millions | 999.79 millions | 2,291 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 2,206 millions | 2,206 millions | 2,206 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More education data for Bangladesh
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8.56 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0493 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8.12 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0468 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -3.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 383,624 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -0.2312 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Bangladesh?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Bangladesh was 2,206 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 2,291 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.71 millions in 1979.
- How does Bangladesh rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Bangladesh ranks 51st out of 153 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.6%. 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 secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release