Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 906.66 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
906.66 millions
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
109th
of 181 countries
All-time high
972.3 millions
in 2021
All-time low
14.68 millions
in 1972
Years of data
38
1971–2022
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Malta, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on education, us$ in Malta stood at 906.66 millions.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and up 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Malta peaked at 972.3 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 14.68 millions, in 1972.
That places Malta 109th out of 181 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, US$ (millions) (education US) in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 15.42 millions | — |
| 1972 | 14.68 millions | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 15.55 millions | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 15.53 millions | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 16.63 millions | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 18.19 millions | +9.4% |
| 1977 | 20.58 millions | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 20.95 millions | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 25.03 millions | +19.5% |
| 1981 | 35.82 millions | +43.1% |
| 1982 | 35.23 millions | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 38.64 millions | +9.7% |
| 1984 | 33.92 millions | -12.2% |
| 1985 | 36.31 millions | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 44.57 millions | +22.7% |
| 1987 | 55.43 millions | +24.4% |
| 1988 | 67.42 millions | +21.6% |
| 1989 | 76.03 millions | +12.8% |
| 1990 | 97.6 millions | +28.4% |
| 1991 | 107.82 millions | +10.5% |
| 1992 | 130.37 millions | +20.9% |
| 1998 | 167.84 millions | +28.7% |
| 2002 | 185.22 millions | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 270.43 millions | +46.0% |
| 2007 | 471.34 millions | +74.3% |
| 2008 | 500.1 millions | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 440.91 millions | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 564.74 millions | +28.1% |
| 2011 | 741.81 millions | +31.4% |
| 2012 | 600.39 millions | -19.1% |
| 2013 | 799.69 millions | +33.2% |
| 2014 | 814.3 millions | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 557.23 millions | -31.6% |
| 2016 | 595.96 millions | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 615 millions | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 784.12 millions | +27.5% |
| 2021 | 972.3 millions | +24.0% |
| 2022 | 906.66 millions | -6.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 906.66 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,809 millions, 16% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Malta's 906.66 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,038 millions, 30% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.06 millions | 14.68 millions | 25.03 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 47.04 millions | 33.92 millions | 76.03 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 125.91 millions | 97.6 millions | 167.84 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 373.6 millions | 185.22 millions | 500.1 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 674.81 millions | 557.23 millions | 814.3 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 939.48 millions | 906.66 millions | 972.3 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, us$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Malta was 906.66 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 972.3 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.68 millions in 1972.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Malta ranks 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.0%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release