Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 598.93 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
598.93 millions
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
122nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
669.29 millions
in 2019
All-time low
6.98 millions
in 1971
Years of data
43
1971–2024
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Mauritius, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Mauritius is 598.93 millions, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Mauritius peaked at 669.29 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 6.98 millions, in 1971.
Mauritius ranks 122nd of 181 countries on this measure, 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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.98 millions | — |
| 1972 | 7.72 millions | +10.7% |
| 1973 | 8.86 millions | +14.8% |
| 1975 | 16.88 millions | +90.5% |
| 1977 | 31.27 millions | +85.2% |
| 1978 | 45.84 millions | +46.6% |
| 1981 | 57.2 millions | +24.8% |
| 1982 | 52.59 millions | -8.1% |
| 1983 | 48.03 millions | -8.7% |
| 1984 | 44.56 millions | -7.2% |
| 1985 | 41.24 millions | -7.4% |
| 1986 | 37.49 millions | -9.1% |
| 1987 | 44.73 millions | +19.3% |
| 1988 | 58.9 millions | +31.7% |
| 1989 | 75.04 millions | +27.4% |
| 1990 | 69.17 millions | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 93.13 millions | +34.6% |
| 1999 | 164.28 millions | +76.4% |
| 2000 | 163.72 millions | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 145.26 millions | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 141.22 millions | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 213.78 millions | +51.4% |
| 2004 | 250.87 millions | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 268.3 millions | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 239.92 millions | -10.6% |
| 2007 | 223.9 millions | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 249.65 millions | +11.5% |
| 2009 | 304.44 millions | +21.9% |
| 2010 | 355.28 millions | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 383.8 millions | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 398.86 millions | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 438.58 millions | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 629.54 millions | +43.5% |
| 2015 | 571.36 millions | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 586.21 millions | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 614.45 millions | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 641.03 millions | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 669.29 millions | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 628.33 millions | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 532.93 millions | -15.2% |
| 2022 | 555.94 millions | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 590.5 millions | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 598.93 millions | +1.4% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 598.93 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,877 millions, 32% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 598.93 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 1.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.59 millions | 6.98 millions | 45.84 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 51.09 millions | 37.49 millions | 75.04 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 108.86 millions | 69.17 millions | 164.28 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 220.1 millions | 141.22 millions | 304.44 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 528.84 millions | 355.28 millions | 669.29 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 581.33 millions | 532.93 millions | 628.33 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, us$ in Mauritius?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Mauritius was 598.93 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 669.29 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.98 millions in 1971.
- How does Mauritius rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Mauritius ranks 122nd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 43 observations, free to reuse under CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics).
About this data
February 2026 Data Release