Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) was 824.6 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Bahrain, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on education, us$ in Bahrain stood at 824.6 millions.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 47.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Bahrain peaked at 830.46 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 7.88 millions, in 1970.
That places Bahrain 102nd out of 174 countries with data for 2017, 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 education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7.88 millions | — |
| 1971 | 9.74 millions | +23.7% |
| 1972 | 10.81 millions | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 531.9 millions | +4820.7% |
| 2007 | 559.55 millions | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 641.95 millions | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 813.41 millions | +26.7% |
| 2013 | 805.97 millions | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 823.83 millions | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 830.46 millions | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 824.6 millions | -0.7% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 824.6 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 13% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 824.6 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,943 millions, 28% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.48 millions | 7.88 millions | 10.81 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 577.8 millions | 531.9 millions | 641.95 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 819.65 millions | 805.97 millions | 830.46 millions | 5 |
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More reference data data for Bahrain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0034 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0013 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0528 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Bahrain?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Bahrain was 824.6 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 830.46 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.88 millions in 1970.
- How does Bahrain rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Bahrain ranks 102nd out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ (nominal value). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/