Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 135.86 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malta, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Malta recorded 135.86 millions for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in 2022.
That represents a change of up 48.6% on the previous year and up 170.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malta peaked at 147.15 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 2002.
Malta ranks 27th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.7 millions | — |
| 1972 | 5.04 millions | -48.0% |
| 1976 | 6.74 millions | +33.8% |
| 1977 | 9.21 millions | +36.7% |
| 1978 | 3.83 millions | -58.4% |
| 1987 | 16.35 millions | +326.8% |
| 1988 | 25.29 millions | +54.7% |
| 1998 | 27.49 millions | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 88.26 millions | — |
| 2007 | 72.8 millions | -17.5% |
| 2008 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 millions | — |
| 2010 | 0 millions | — |
| 2011 | 0 millions | — |
| 2012 | 0 millions | — |
| 2013 | 147.15 millions | — |
| 2014 | 145.81 millions | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 47.94 millions | — |
| 2017 | 50.27 millions | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 68.4 millions | +36.1% |
| 2021 | 91.43 millions | +33.7% |
| 2022 | 135.86 millions | +48.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.9 millions | 3.83 millions | 9.7 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 20.82 millions | 16.35 millions | 25.29 millions | 2 |
| 1990s | 27.49 millions | 27.49 millions | 27.49 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 32.21 millions | 0 millions | 88.26 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 51.06 millions | 0 millions | 147.15 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 113.65 millions | 91.43 millions | 135.86 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 24 Mongolia 216.36 millions compare
- 25 Guatemala 208.15 millions compare
- 26 Turkmenistan 200.56 millions compare
- 28 Kyrgyzstan 134.43 millions compare
- 29 Costa Rica 128.49 millions compare
- 30 Uruguay 125.48 millions compare
More education data for Malta
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 1,941 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 66.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 12.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 97.71 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 97.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malta?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malta was 135.86 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 147.15 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 2002.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Malta ranks 27th out of 154 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release