Benin vs Malawi: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$
Benin
1,271 millions
in 2018
Malawi
1,036 millions
in 2018
Benin rank
127th
Malawi rank
130th
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ over time
- Benin
- Malawi
How they compare
Benin currently reports 1,271 millions against 1,036 millions in Malawi, a difference of 235 millions.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.2 times Malawi's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Malawi ahead.
Benin ranks 127th and Malawi ranks 130th of 166 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Malawi in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 369.06 millions | 375.65 millions | 6.59 millions | Malawi |
| 2000s | 488.4 millions | 360.82 millions | 127.58 millions | Benin |
| 2010s | 1,200 millions | 901.8 millions | 298.02 millions | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant ppp$, Benin or Malawi?
- Benin, at 1,271 millions against 1,036 millions in Malawi as of 2018.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ between Benin and Malawi?
- 235 millions, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Malawi?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2018.
- How do Benin and Malawi rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Benin ranks 127th and Malawi ranks 130th of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release