Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 143.26 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Malawi, 1986–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 143.26 millions for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ 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 us$ in Malawi peaked at 163.74 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 23.57 millions, in 1986.
That places Malawi 113th out of 148 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 23.57 millions | — |
| 1987 | 28.78 millions | +22.1% |
| 1988 | 28.99 millions | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 24.16 millions | -16.6% |
| 1990 | 31.16 millions | +29.0% |
| 1995 | 43.86 millions | +40.8% |
| 1996 | 90.19 millions | +105.6% |
| 1999 | 109.25 millions | +21.1% |
| 2000 | 95.72 millions | -12.4% |
| 2001 | 71.54 millions | -25.3% |
| 2003 | 59.88 millions | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 64.23 millions | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 80.26 millions | +24.9% |
| 2013 | 118.7 millions | +47.9% |
| 2014 | 150.59 millions | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 163.74 millions | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 143.26 millions | -12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 26.37 millions | 23.57 millions | 28.99 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 68.62 millions | 31.16 millions | 109.25 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 75.71 millions | 59.88 millions | 95.72 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 120.13 millions | 64.23 millions | 163.74 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 110 Eswatini 147.59 millions compare
- 111 Sierra Leone 143.77 millions compare
- 112 Brunei Darussalam 143.34 millions compare
- 114 Gabon 133.19 millions compare
- 115 Madagascar 131.34 millions compare
- 116 Mauritius 129.09 millions compare
More education data for Malawi
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 87,834 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 57.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 40.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 139.02 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 139.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Malawi was 143.26 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 163.74 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.57 millions in 1986.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Malawi ranks 113th out of 148 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release