Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 980.09 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
980.09 millions
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
106th
of 174 countries
All-time high
983.25 millions
in 2021
All-time low
54.5 millions
in 1974
Years of data
38
1971–2022
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Malta, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Malta stood at 980.09 millions.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Malta peaked at 983.25 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 54.5 millions, in 1974.
Malta ranks 106th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 66.08 millions | — |
| 1972 | 61.08 millions | -7.6% |
| 1973 | 61.38 millions | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 54.5 millions | -11.2% |
| 1975 | 59.03 millions | +8.3% |
| 1976 | 61.15 millions | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 72.79 millions | +19.0% |
| 1978 | 70.16 millions | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 73.44 millions | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 78.93 millions | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 89.8 millions | +13.8% |
| 1983 | 103.66 millions | +15.4% |
| 1984 | 97.18 millions | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 105.19 millions | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 104.48 millions | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 110.86 millions | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 126.75 millions | +14.3% |
| 1989 | 147.41 millions | +16.3% |
| 1990 | 167.28 millions | +13.5% |
| 1991 | 181.87 millions | +8.7% |
| 1992 | 209.53 millions | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 274.01 millions | +30.8% |
| 2002 | 347.82 millions | +26.9% |
| 2004 | 385.91 millions | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 574.11 millions | +48.8% |
| 2008 | 550.59 millions | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 500.61 millions | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 653.82 millions | +30.6% |
| 2011 | 806 millions | +23.3% |
| 2012 | 691.82 millions | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 871.73 millions | +26.0% |
| 2014 | 867.7 millions | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 682.31 millions | -21.4% |
| 2016 | 716.23 millions | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 709.07 millions | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 874.27 millions | +23.3% |
| 2021 | 983.25 millions | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 980.09 millions | -0.3% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 980.09 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,845 millions, 12% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Malta's 980.09 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,646 millions, 21% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 64.4 millions | 54.5 millions | 73.44 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 107.14 millions | 78.93 millions | 147.41 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 208.17 millions | 167.28 millions | 274.01 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 471.81 millions | 347.82 millions | 574.11 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 763.66 millions | 653.82 millions | 874.27 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 981.67 millions | 980.09 millions | 983.25 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More education data for Malta
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.33 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.36 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,664 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,949 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,626 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,424 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 27,337 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Malta was 980.09 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 983.25 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.5 millions in 1974.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Malta ranks 106th out of 174 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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