Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ was 827.38 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Malawi, 1995–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Malawi stood at 827.38 millions.
That represents a change of up 20.7% on the previous year and up 70.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Malawi peaked at 964.44 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 147.65 millions, in 1995.
That places Malawi 131st out of 169 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, PPP$ in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 147.65 millions | — |
| 1996 | 236.21 millions | +60.0% |
| 1999 | 265.79 millions | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 291.82 millions | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 260.45 millions | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 244.48 millions | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 485.95 millions | +98.8% |
| 2011 | 616.67 millions | +26.9% |
| 2013 | 855.97 millions | +38.8% |
| 2014 | 837.47 millions | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 964.44 millions | +15.2% |
| 2016 | 786.92 millions | -18.4% |
| 2017 | 685.48 millions | -12.9% |
| 2018 | 827.38 millions | +20.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 216.55 millions | 147.65 millions | 265.79 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 265.58 millions | 244.48 millions | 291.82 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 757.54 millions | 485.95 millions | 964.44 millions | 8 |
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More education data for Malawi
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 87,834 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 57.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 40.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 139.02 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 139.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Malawi was 827.38 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 964.44 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 147.65 millions in 1995.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Malawi ranks 131st out of 169 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.3%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release