Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) in Bhutan

Bhutan: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) was 33.94 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2014)
33.94 millions
Change on year
up 52.6%
World rank
133rd
of 151 countries
All-time high
33.94 millions
in 2014
All-time low
0.1488 millions
in 1972
Years of data
13
1971–2014

Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Bhutan, 1971–2014

01020301971199220141971: 0.177 millions1972: 0.149 millions1975: 0.38 millions1978: 0.537 millions1979: 0.82 millions2004: 7.7 millions2005: 11.1 millions2008: 13.4 millions2009: 17.4 millions2010: 15.2 millions2011: 23.2 millions2013: 22.2 millions2014: 33.9 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Bhutan is 33.94 millions, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.

That represents a change of up 52.6% on the previous year and up 339.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Bhutan peaked at 33.94 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.1488 millions, in 1972.

Bhutan ranks 133rd of 151 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 primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) in Bhutan, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) in Bhutan, 1971 to 2014.
Year millions Change
1971 0.1771 millions —
1972 0.1488 millions -16.0%
1975 0.3798 millions +155.3%
1978 0.5367 millions +41.3%
1979 0.82 millions +52.8%
2004 7.73 millions +842.7%
2005 11.1 millions +43.6%
2008 13.41 millions +20.8%
2009 17.35 millions +29.4%
2010 15.24 millions -12.2%
2011 23.25 millions +52.6%
2013 22.24 millions -4.3%
2014 33.94 millions +52.6%

Bhutan compared with similar countries

  • Bhutan's 33.94 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.78 millions, 15% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Bhutan's 33.94 millions is below the median for South Asia, which is 479.57 millions, 7% of the median. (6 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) in Bhutan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2004 +842.7% 0.82 millions 7.73 millions

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.4125 millions 0.1488 millions 0.82 millions 5
2000s 12.4 millions 7.73 millions 17.35 millions 4
2010s 23.67 millions 15.24 millions 33.94 millions 4

Countries ranked near Bhutan

  1. 130 Belize 43.44 millions compare
  2. 131 Liberia 35.99 millions compare
  3. 132 Cape Verde 34.93 millions compare
  4. 134 Bermuda 29.56 millions compare
  5. 135 Guyana 27.83 millions compare
  6. 136 Saint Lucia 23.36 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Bhutan?
Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Bhutan was 33.94 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 33.94 millions in 2014.
What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1488 millions in 1972.
How does Bhutan rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
Bhutan ranks 133rd out of 151 countries with data for 2014.
Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is up 339.1%. 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 primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,967 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary 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/