Government expenditure on education, US$ in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 297.19 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Malawi, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Malawi is 297.19 millions, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.7% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Malawi peaked at 339.2 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 12.36 millions, in 1972.
Malawi ranks 140th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.8 millions | — |
| 1972 | 12.36 millions | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 13.53 millions | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 13.72 millions | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 14.83 millions | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 14.85 millions | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 36.19 millions | +143.6% |
| 1987 | 41.73 millions | +15.3% |
| 1988 | 37.52 millions | -10.1% |
| 1989 | 43.83 millions | +16.8% |
| 1990 | 52.01 millions | +18.7% |
| 1995 | 47.38 millions | -8.9% |
| 1996 | 75.2 millions | +58.7% |
| 1999 | 87.44 millions | +16.3% |
| 2000 | 93.2 millions | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 78.61 millions | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 112.41 millions | +43.0% |
| 2010 | 219.15 millions | +95.0% |
| 2011 | 289.01 millions | +31.9% |
| 2013 | 326.51 millions | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 267.11 millions | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 339.2 millions | +27.0% |
| 2016 | 302.64 millions | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 219.02 millions | -27.6% |
| 2018 | 297.19 millions | +35.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.68 millions | 12.36 millions | 14.85 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 39.82 millions | 36.19 millions | 43.83 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 65.51 millions | 47.38 millions | 87.44 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 94.74 millions | 78.61 millions | 112.41 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 282.48 millions | 219.02 millions | 339.2 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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, us$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Malawi was 297.19 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 339.2 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.36 millions in 1972.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Malawi ranks 140th out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release