Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 575.7 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Mauritius, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 575.7 millions for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in 2024.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Mauritius peaked at 593.26 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 38.3 millions, in 1971.
Mauritius ranks 124th 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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 38.3 millions | — |
| 1972 | 39.4 millions | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 38.66 millions | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 42.68 millions | +10.4% |
| 1977 | 92.68 millions | +117.1% |
| 1978 | 123.77 millions | +33.5% |
| 1981 | 108.64 millions | -12.2% |
| 1982 | 104.78 millions | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 106.94 millions | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 98.51 millions | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 100.01 millions | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 94.03 millions | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 90.56 millions | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 101 millions | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 121.1 millions | +19.9% |
| 1990 | 114.08 millions | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 135.37 millions | +18.7% |
| 1999 | 228.33 millions | +68.7% |
| 2000 | 224.14 millions | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 200.43 millions | -10.6% |
| 2002 | 203.55 millions | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 298.4 millions | +46.6% |
| 2004 | 308.72 millions | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 304.55 millions | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 281.03 millions | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 257.3 millions | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 261.59 millions | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 274.27 millions | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 358.61 millions | +30.8% |
| 2011 | 350.17 millions | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 371.78 millions | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 401.09 millions | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 562.04 millions | +40.1% |
| 2015 | 575.92 millions | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 567.96 millions | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 589.51 millions | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 587.05 millions | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 593.26 millions | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 584.95 millions | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 536.5 millions | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 574.87 millions | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 590.5 millions | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 575.7 millions | -2.5% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 575.7 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,774 millions, 32% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 575.7 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 524.58 millions, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Mauritius changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +117.1% | 42.68 millions | 92.68 millions |
| 1999 | +68.7% | 135.37 millions | 228.33 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 62.58 millions | 38.3 millions | 123.77 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 102.84 millions | 90.56 millions | 121.1 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 159.26 millions | 114.08 millions | 228.33 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 261.4 millions | 200.43 millions | 308.72 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 495.74 millions | 350.17 millions | 593.26 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 572.5 millions | 536.5 millions | 590.5 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More education data for Mauritius
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.66 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,330 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,956 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,539 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 100,395 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 84,530 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Mauritius?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Mauritius was 575.7 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 593.26 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.3 millions in 1971.
- How does Mauritius rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Mauritius ranks 124th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release