Iceland vs Malta: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$
Iceland
379.6 millions
in 2022
Malta
388.5 millions
in 2022
Iceland rank
97th
Malta rank
95th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Iceland
- Malta
How they compare
Malta currently reports 388.5 millions against 379.6 millions in Iceland, a difference of 8.9 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 97th and Malta ranks 95th of 146 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 3 and Malta in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68.05 millions | 45.15 millions | 22.9 millions | Iceland |
| 2000s | 266.88 millions | 128.01 millions | 138.87 millions | Iceland |
| 2010s | 315.77 millions | 267.61 millions | 48.16 millions | Iceland |
| 2020s | 376.28 millions | 388.4 millions | 12.12 millions | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$, Iceland or Malta?
- Malta, at 388.5 millions against 379.6 millions in Iceland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ between Iceland and Malta?
- 8.9 millions, with Malta ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malta?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2022.
- How do Iceland and Malta rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Iceland ranks 97th and Malta ranks 95th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (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