Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 1,549 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Mauritius, 1991–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mauritius is 1,549 millions, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mauritius peaked at 1,549 millions in 2024 and was at its lowest, 181.2 millions, in 1991.
That places Mauritius 114th out of 169 countries with data for 2024, 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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 181.2 millions | — |
| 1999 | 361.35 millions | +99.4% |
| 2000 | 359.74 millions | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 328.97 millions | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 341.62 millions | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 508.58 millions | +48.9% |
| 2004 | 536.57 millions | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 543.55 millions | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 517.3 millions | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 488.23 millions | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 509.82 millions | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 544.81 millions | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 697.31 millions | +28.0% |
| 2011 | 694.96 millions | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 730.67 millions | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 818.59 millions | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 1,158 millions | +41.4% |
| 2015 | 1,203 millions | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 1,234 millions | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 1,336 millions | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 1,336 millions | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,326 millions | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 1,324 millions | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 1,261 millions | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 1,394 millions | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 1,534 millions | +10.0% |
| 2024 | 1,549 millions | +1.0% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 1,549 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,536 millions, 34% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 1,549 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +99.4% | 181.2 millions | 361.35 millions |
| 2003 | +48.9% | 341.62 millions | 508.58 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 271.27 millions | 181.2 millions | 361.35 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 467.92 millions | 328.97 millions | 544.81 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,053 millions | 694.96 millions | 1,336 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,412 millions | 1,261 millions | 1,549 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, ppp$ in Mauritius?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mauritius was 1,549 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 1,549 millions in 2024.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 181.2 millions in 1991.
- How does Mauritius rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Mauritius ranks 114th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.8%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release