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Bangladesh Education Spending

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP  SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS

2.05% +0.02% (+0.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #148 Global Peak 2.20% (2007) Source World Bank

Bangladesh Education Spending (1979–2025)

Overview

Bangladesh's education spending stood at 2.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.05% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 148th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 2.01% - -
2026* trend 2.03% - -
2025* trend 2.05% - -
2025 2.05% +0.02% #148
2024 2.03% −0.13% #2
2023 2.16% +0.08% #19
2022 2.09% −0.09% #17
2021 2.17% +0.03% #17
2020 2.14% +1.01% #14
2019 1.13% −0.96% #6
2018 2.09% −0.02% #12
2017 2.11% +0.83% #11
2016 1.28% −0.59% #4
2015 1.87% −0.23% #6
2014 2.10% +0.13% #12
2013 1.97% −0.21% #11
2012 2.18% +0.04% #19
2011 2.13% +0.19% #13
Show all years (1979-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +32.0% GDP growth 3.4% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bangladesh's education spending?

Bangladesh's education spending was 2.05% in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's education spending peaked at 2.20% in 2007.

What was the lowest education spending in Bangladesh?

The lowest education spending in Bangladesh was 0.94% in 1980.

How does Bangladesh rank in education spending?

Bangladesh ranks 148th globally in education spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for education spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected education spending of Bangladesh in 2025?

Bangladesh's education spending is projected to reach 2.05% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Bangladesh in 2025?

The education spending of Bangladesh in 2025 was 2.05%. This ranks 148th in the world.

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