Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Madagascar
Madagascar: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 391.35 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
391.35 millions
Change on year
up 22.9%
World rank
134th
of 181 countries
All-time high
391.35 millions
in 2018
All-time low
43.16 millions
in 1972
Years of data
34
1972–2018
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Madagascar, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, us$ in Madagascar stood at 391.35 millions. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 22.9% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Madagascar peaked at 391.35 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 43.16 millions, in 1972.
That places Madagascar 134th out of 181 countries with data for 2018, 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, US$ (millions) (education US) in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 43.16 millions | — |
| 1973 | 44.82 millions | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 51.27 millions | +14.4% |
| 1975 | 57.46 millions | +12.1% |
| 1976 | 71.02 millions | +23.6% |
| 1977 | 119.22 millions | +67.9% |
| 1979 | 137.51 millions | +15.3% |
| 1980 | 174.63 millions | +27.0% |
| 1981 | 137.06 millions | -21.5% |
| 1982 | 111.1 millions | -18.9% |
| 1983 | 93.21 millions | -16.1% |
| 1984 | 86.11 millions | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 78.77 millions | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 72.14 millions | -8.4% |
| 1997 | 65.58 millions | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 69.94 millions | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 102.88 millions | +47.1% |
| 2000 | 112.89 millions | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 147.23 millions | +30.4% |
| 2002 | 119.44 millions | -18.9% |
| 2003 | 166.38 millions | +39.3% |
| 2004 | 142.45 millions | -14.4% |
| 2005 | 193.92 millions | +36.1% |
| 2006 | 181.06 millions | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 247.45 millions | +36.7% |
| 2008 | 273.96 millions | +10.7% |
| 2009 | 271.69 millions | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 275.13 millions | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 271.03 millions | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 220.76 millions | -18.5% |
| 2014 | 298.2 millions | +35.1% |
| 2015 | 250.25 millions | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 318.39 millions | +27.2% |
| 2018 | 391.35 millions | +22.9% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 391.35 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 94% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 391.35 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 84% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 74.92 millions | 43.16 millions | 137.51 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 113.48 millions | 78.77 millions | 174.63 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 77.64 millions | 65.58 millions | 102.88 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 185.65 millions | 112.89 millions | 273.96 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 289.3 millions | 220.76 millions | 391.35 millions | 7 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More education data for Madagascar
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.77 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.6 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,148 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.09 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 507,363 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 544,966 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.62 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Madagascar?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Madagascar was 391.35 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 391.35 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.16 millions in 1972.
- How does Madagascar rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Madagascar ranks 134th out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release