Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 421.61 millions in 2016. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Malawi, 1995–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Malawi is 421.61 millions, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 12.5% on the previous year and up 139.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Malawi peaked at 481.86 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 98.42 millions, in 1995.
That places Malawi 103rd out of 136 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 98.42 millions | — |
| 1996 | 202.37 millions | +105.6% |
| 1999 | 245.13 millions | +21.1% |
| 2000 | 214.78 millions | -12.4% |
| 2001 | 160.52 millions | -25.3% |
| 2003 | 176.22 millions | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 189.04 millions | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 236.19 millions | +24.9% |
| 2013 | 349.32 millions | +47.9% |
| 2014 | 443.17 millions | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 481.86 millions | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 421.61 millions | -12.5% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 421.61 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 638.95 millions, 66% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 421.61 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 588.24 millions, 72% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 181.97 millions | 98.42 millions | 245.13 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 183.84 millions | 160.52 millions | 214.78 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 353.53 millions | 189.04 millions | 481.86 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 100 Moldova 533.65 millions compare
- 101 North Macedonia 520.43 millions
- 102 Madagascar 466.91 millions compare
- 104 Trinidad and Tobago 410.81 millions compare
- 105 Armenia 408.78 millions compare
- 106 Eswatini 404.7 millions compare
More education data for Malawi
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.49 (2007)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.57 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 14,528 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.25 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.75 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2193 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Malawi was 421.61 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 481.86 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 98.42 millions in 1995.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Malawi ranks 103rd out of 136 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release