Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 1,377 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
1,377 millions
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
52nd
of 159 countries
All-time high
1,401 millions
in 2019
All-time low
70.15 millions
in 1983
Years of data
30
1979–2020
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Bangladesh, 1979–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2020, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Bangladesh stood at 1,377 millions.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and up 158.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Bangladesh peaked at 1,401 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 70.15 millions, in 1983.
That places Bangladesh 52nd out of 159 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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 tertiary education, constant US$ in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 127.21 millions | — |
| 1980 | 109.4 millions | -14.0% |
| 1981 | 91.22 millions | -16.6% |
| 1982 | 74.17 millions | -18.7% |
| 1983 | 70.15 millions | -5.4% |
| 1984 | 85.83 millions | +22.4% |
| 1985 | 86.09 millions | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 85.56 millions | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 96.77 millions | +13.1% |
| 1990 | 94.34 millions | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 103.02 millions | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 136.79 millions | +32.8% |
| 1993 | 125 millions | -8.6% |
| 1997 | 96 millions | -23.2% |
| 1999 | 266.63 millions | +177.7% |
| 2000 | 256.62 millions | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 275.88 millions | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 296.77 millions | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 258.55 millions | -12.9% |
| 2004 | 321.67 millions | +24.4% |
| 2006 | 443.74 millions | +37.9% |
| 2007 | 433.86 millions | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 501.26 millions | +15.5% |
| 2009 | 510.56 millions | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 533.27 millions | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 474.69 millions | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 737.9 millions | +55.4% |
| 2016 | 1,206 millions | +63.5% |
| 2019 | 1,401 millions | +16.1% |
| 2020 | 1,377 millions | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 127.21 millions | 127.21 millions | 127.21 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 87.4 millions | 70.15 millions | 109.4 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 136.96 millions | 94.34 millions | 266.63 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 366.55 millions | 256.62 millions | 510.56 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 870.68 millions | 474.69 millions | 1,401 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 1,377 millions | 1,377 millions | 1,377 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 tertiary education, constant us$ in Bangladesh?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Bangladesh was 1,377 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 1,401 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.15 millions in 1983.
- How does Bangladesh rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Bangladesh ranks 52nd out of 159 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.2%. 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 tertiary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release