Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in Malaysia
Malaysia: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ was 3.79 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in Malaysia, 2000–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2013, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in Malaysia stood at 3.79 millions.
That represents a change of up 81.4% on the previous year and down 97.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in Malaysia peaked at 1,359 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.09 millions, in 2012.
Malaysia ranks 63rd of 92 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 post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 535.78 millions | — |
| 2001 | 198.62 millions | -62.9% |
| 2002 | 178.38 millions | -10.2% |
| 2003 | 150.19 millions | -15.8% |
| 2004 | 173.7 millions | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 1,054 millions | +507.0% |
| 2007 | 1,359 millions | +28.9% |
| 2008 | 632.42 millions | -53.5% |
| 2009 | 758.62 millions | +20.0% |
| 2010 | 595.04 millions | -21.6% |
| 2011 | 549.51 millions | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 2.09 millions | -99.6% |
| 2013 | 3.79 millions | +81.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 560.1 millions | 150.19 millions | 1,359 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 287.61 millions | 2.09 millions | 595.04 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 60 Lao People's Democratic Republic 4.52 millions compare
- 61 Guatemala 4.3 millions
- 62 Guyana 4.28 millions compare
- 64 Malawi 3.75 millions compare
- 65 Saint Lucia 3.24 millions compare
- 66 Luxembourg 2.84 millions
More education data for Malaysia
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 2.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 191,898 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 81,894 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 660,174 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 3.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 507,807 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 1.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in Malaysia?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in Malaysia was 3.79 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,359 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.09 millions in 2012.
- How does Malaysia rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$?
- Malaysia ranks 63rd out of 92 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release