Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) was 64 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
64 millions
Change on year
down 10.0%
World rank
84th
of 160 countries
All-time high
71.12 millions
in 2021
All-time low
0 millions
in 1971
Years of data
38
1971–2022
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Malta, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Malta stood at 64 millions.
The figure is down 10.0% on the previous year and up 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Malta peaked at 71.12 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.
Malta ranks 84th of 160 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 pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 millions | — |
| 1972 | 0 millions | — |
| 1973 | 0 millions | — |
| 1974 | 0 millions | — |
| 1975 | 0 millions | — |
| 1976 | 0 millions | — |
| 1977 | 0 millions | — |
| 1978 | 0 millions | — |
| 1979 | 0.0078 millions | — |
| 1981 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0 millions | — |
| 1983 | 0 millions | — |
| 1984 | 0 millions | — |
| 1985 | 1.17 millions | — |
| 1986 | 1.53 millions | +30.9% |
| 1987 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 millions | — |
| 1989 | 0 millions | — |
| 1990 | 0 millions | — |
| 1991 | 0 millions | — |
| 1992 | 0 millions | — |
| 1998 | 8.89 millions | — |
| 2002 | 12.49 millions | +40.5% |
| 2004 | 13.97 millions | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 27.82 millions | +99.1% |
| 2008 | 32.18 millions | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 30.86 millions | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 41.67 millions | +35.0% |
| 2011 | 39.34 millions | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 42.41 millions | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 44.67 millions | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 58.75 millions | +31.5% |
| 2015 | 54.06 millions | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 42.76 millions | -20.9% |
| 2017 | 44.75 millions | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 57.92 millions | +29.4% |
| 2021 | 71.12 millions | +22.8% |
| 2022 | 64 millions | -10.0% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 64 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 607.18 millions, 11% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Malta's 64 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.81 millions, 7.3× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0009 millions | 0 millions | 0.0078 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.2997 millions | 0 millions | 1.53 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.22 millions | 0 millions | 8.89 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 23.46 millions | 12.49 millions | 32.18 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 47.37 millions | 39.34 millions | 58.75 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 67.56 millions | 64 millions | 71.12 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 pre-primary education, us$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Malta was 64 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 71.12 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Malta ranks 84th out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. 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 pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release