Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 1,514 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Malta, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Malta recorded 1,514 millions for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in 2022. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 87.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Malta peaked at 1,514 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 126.83 millions, in 1990.
That places Malta 117th out of 169 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 126.83 millions | — |
| 1991 | 142.56 millions | +12.4% |
| 1992 | 167.98 millions | +17.8% |
| 1998 | 261.52 millions | +55.7% |
| 2002 | 321.54 millions | +22.9% |
| 2004 | 383.43 millions | +19.2% |
| 2007 | 606.32 millions | +58.1% |
| 2008 | 597.33 millions | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 557.34 millions | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 743.99 millions | +33.5% |
| 2011 | 928.2 millions | +24.8% |
| 2012 | 806.08 millions | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 1,043 millions | +29.4% |
| 2014 | 1,045 millions | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 837.69 millions | -19.9% |
| 2016 | 923.46 millions | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 928.33 millions | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 1,243 millions | +33.9% |
| 2021 | 1,451 millions | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 1,514 millions | +4.3% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 1,514 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 12,076 millions, 13% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Malta's 1,514 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,535 millions, 20% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 174.72 millions | 126.83 millions | 261.52 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 493.19 millions | 321.54 millions | 606.32 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 944.3 millions | 743.99 millions | 1,243 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,482 millions | 1,451 millions | 1,514 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, ppp$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Malta was 1,514 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 1,514 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 126.83 millions in 1990.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Malta ranks 117th out of 169 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.8%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release