Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 305.14 millions in 2022. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Malta, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Malta is 305.14 millions, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Malta peaked at 322.18 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 59.28 millions, in 1990.
That places Malta 113th out of 136 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.28 millions | — |
| 1991 | 60.32 millions | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 68.14 millions | +13.0% |
| 1998 | 101.43 millions | +48.9% |
| 2002 | 136.65 millions | +34.7% |
| 2004 | 127.83 millions | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 196.31 millions | +53.6% |
| 2008 | 199.8 millions | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 172.77 millions | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 222.21 millions | +28.6% |
| 2011 | 187.12 millions | -15.8% |
| 2012 | 246.84 millions | +31.9% |
| 2013 | 277 millions | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 286.3 millions | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 260.03 millions | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 207.51 millions | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 219.23 millions | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 276.22 millions | +26.0% |
| 2021 | 322.18 millions | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 305.14 millions | -5.3% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 305.14 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,726 millions, 11% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Malta's 305.14 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,485 millions, 12% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 72.29 millions | 59.28 millions | 101.43 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 166.67 millions | 127.83 millions | 199.8 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 242.5 millions | 187.12 millions | 286.3 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 313.66 millions | 305.14 millions | 322.18 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 primary education, constant ppp$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Malta was 305.14 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 322.18 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.28 millions in 1990.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Malta ranks 113th out of 136 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malta 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