Education Spending: Bhutan
Bhutan's education spending is currently 5.845 % of GDP as of 2023. # Bhutan Education Spending Bhutan allocated 5.
Current (2023)
5.845 % of GDP
-21.8% y/y
Peak (2022)
7.47 % of GDP
Low (1972)
1.651 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1971–2023 · 24 pts
Education Spending — Bhutan
1971 — 2023
Education Spending — Bhutan
Analysis# Bhutan Education Spending
Bhutan allocated 5.845% of its GDP to education in 2023, reflecting a significant commitment to human capital development. This represents a substantial recovery from the nation's 1972 low of 1.651% and marks a 211.6% increase since 1971. The country reached an all-time peak of 7.47% in 2022, demonstrating sustained investment in educational infrastructure and access across its population.
Recent years reveal volatility in spending priorities. A notable dip occurred in 2019, when spending fell to 4.51% of GDP—the lowest point in over a decade—before rebounding sharply to 6.598% by 2021. The 2023 figure of 5.845% suggests a moderate adjustment downward from the 2022 peak, yet remains well above historical averages and indicates Bhutan's ongoing prioritization of education within its national budget.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.845 % of GDP | -21.75% |
| 2022 | 7.47 % of GDP | +13.22% |
| 2021 | 6.598 % of GDP | +20.62% |
| 2020 | 5.47 % of GDP | +21.29% |
| 2019 | 4.51 % of GDP | -30.38% |
| 2018 | 6.478 % of GDP | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 6.617 % of GDP | +3.33% |
| 2016 | 6.404 % of GDP | -7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.929 % of GDP | +26.86% |
| 2014 | 5.462 % of GDP | +5.73% |
| 2013 | 5.166 % of GDP | +19.67% |
| 2011 | 4.317 % of GDP | +12.92% |
| 2010 | 3.823 % of GDP | -13.49% |
| 2009 | 4.419 % of GDP | -3.30% |
| 2008 | 4.57 % of GDP | -32.44% |
| 2005 | 6.764 % of GDP | +10.47% |
| 2004 | 6.123 % of GDP | +12.35% |
| 2001 | 5.45 % of GDP | -5.82% |
| 2000 | 5.787 % of GDP | +66.48% |
| 1979 | 3.476 % of GDP | +38.49% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 2.51 % of GDP | -18.82% |
| 1975 | 3.092 % of GDP | +87.28% |
| 1972 | 1.651 % of GDP | -11.99% |
| 1971 | 1.876 % of GDP | — |
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