Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 352 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Malawi, 1986–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Malawi stood at 352 millions.
That represents a change of up 24.8% on the previous year and up 90.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Malawi peaked at 372.54 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 71.39 millions, in 1986.
That places Malawi 134th out of 174 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 71.39 millions | — |
| 1987 | 78.5 millions | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 71.77 millions | -8.6% |
| 1989 | 74.17 millions | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 77.4 millions | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 99.47 millions | +28.5% |
| 1996 | 155.86 millions | +56.7% |
| 1999 | 167.42 millions | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 181.25 millions | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 158.18 millions | -12.7% |
| 2003 | 109.02 millions | -31.1% |
| 2010 | 184.79 millions | +69.5% |
| 2011 | 231.69 millions | +25.4% |
| 2013 | 323.11 millions | +39.5% |
| 2014 | 304.35 millions | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 372.54 millions | +22.4% |
| 2016 | 326.19 millions | -12.4% |
| 2017 | 282.03 millions | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 352 millions | +24.8% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 352 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 560.23 millions, 63% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 352 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 524.58 millions, 67% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 73.96 millions | 71.39 millions | 78.5 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 125.04 millions | 77.4 millions | 167.42 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 149.49 millions | 109.02 millions | 181.25 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 297.09 millions | 184.79 millions | 372.54 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More education data for Malawi
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.49 (2007)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.57 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 14,528 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.25 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.75 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2193 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Malawi was 352 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 372.54 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.39 millions in 1986.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Malawi ranks 134th out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release