Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 12.41 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Bhutan, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Bhutan is 12.41 millions, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Bhutan peaked at 12.41 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.
Bhutan ranks 148th of 164 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 millions | — |
| 1972 | 0.0152 millions | — |
| 1975 | 0.9714 millions | +6290.9% |
| 1978 | 0.1191 millions | -87.7% |
| 1979 | 0.2068 millions | +73.6% |
| 2005 | 7 millions | +3284.3% |
| 2009 | 7.7 millions | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 7.69 millions | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 8.14 millions | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 10.96 millions | +34.7% |
| 2023 | 12.41 millions | +13.2% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 12.41 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 138.65 millions, 9% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 12.41 millions is below the median for South Asia, which is 234.71 millions, 5% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2625 millions | 0 millions | 0.9714 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 7.35 millions | 7 millions | 7.7 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.93 millions | 7.69 millions | 10.96 millions | 3 |
| 2020s | 12.41 millions | 12.41 millions | 12.41 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 tertiary education, us$ in Bhutan?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Bhutan was 12.41 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.41 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
- How does Bhutan rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Bhutan ranks 148th out of 164 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. 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 tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release