Government expenditure on education, US$ in Madagascar
Madagascar: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 391.35 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
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$ 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% |
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
- 131 Benin 418.12 millions compare
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- 135 Lao People's Democratic Republic 390.12 millions compare
- 136 Sierra Leone 349.64 millions compare
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More education data for Madagascar
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 138,648 (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 57.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 38.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 132.74 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 132.7% (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