Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Bhutan
Bhutan: Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships was 2.90 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Bhutan, 2006–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Bhutan is 2.90 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.6% on the previous year and down 63.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Bhutan peaked at 10.54 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.12 million, in 2021.
Bhutan ranks 82nd of 146 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.
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1.36 million | — |
| 2007 | 2.12 million | +56.4% |
| 2008 | 2.59 million | +22.0% |
| 2009 | 4.82 million | +86.2% |
| 2010 | 4.86 million | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 6.16 million | +26.8% |
| 2012 | 10.54 million | +71.0% |
| 2013 | 8.95 million | -15.0% |
| 2014 | 7.97 million | -11.0% |
| 2015 | 7.06 million | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 3.25 million | -54.0% |
| 2017 | 4.02 million | +23.6% |
| 2018 | 2.69 million | -33.0% |
| 2019 | 2.21 million | -17.8% |
| 2020 | 2.06 million | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 1.12 million | -45.9% |
| 2022 | 2.06 million | +85.1% |
| 2023 | 3.52 million | +70.5% |
| 2024 | 2.90 million | -17.6% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 2.90 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.06 million, 48% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 2.90 million is below the median for South Asia, which is 10.63 million, 27% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.72 million | 1.36 million | 4.82 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 5.77 million | 2.21 million | 10.54 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.33 million | 1.12 million | 3.52 million | 5 |
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 volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Bhutan?
- Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Bhutan was 2.90 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 10.54 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.12 million in 2021.
- How does Bhutan rank for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships?
- Bhutan ranks 82nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.6%. 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 Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships, constant US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release