Malta vs Spain: Government expenditure on education

Malta
4.71
in 2022
Spain
4.59
in 2022
Malta rank
29th
Spain rank
31st

Government expenditure on education over time

  • Malta
  • Spain
2468197019962022

How they compare

Malta currently reports 4.71 against 4.59 in Spain, a difference of 0.12.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Malta ahead.

Malta ranks 29th and Spain ranks 31st of 68 countries.

Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malta Spain Difference Ahead
1970s 4.35 2 2.35 Malta
1980s 3.36 3.34 0.0256 Malta
1990s 4.06 3.88 0.1847 Malta
2000s 5.01 4.39 0.6247 Malta
2010s 5.92 4.38 1.54 Malta
2020s 4.82 4.7 0.1218 Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on education, Malta or Spain?
Malta, at 4.71 against 4.59 in Spain as of 2022.
What is the difference in government expenditure on education between Malta and Spain?
0.12, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Spain?
30 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2022.
How do Malta and Spain rank globally for government expenditure on education?
Malta ranks 29th and Spain ranks 31st of 68 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Government expenditure on education (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
68 places, 1,951 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed