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
2505007501.0k1.2k1.5k199520062018

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

Indicator
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
166 places, 3,074 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release