Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 345.62 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Malawi, 1995–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2016, government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Malawi stood at 345.62 millions.
That represents a change of down 18.5% on the previous year and up 157.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Malawi peaked at 423.89 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 65.11 millions, in 1995.
Malawi ranks 106th of 138 countries on this measure, 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, PPP$ (millions) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 65.11 millions | — |
| 1996 | 136.69 millions | +109.9% |
| 1999 | 173.44 millions | +26.9% |
| 2000 | 154.11 millions | -11.1% |
| 2001 | 117.79 millions | -23.6% |
| 2003 | 134.28 millions | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 168.92 millions | +25.8% |
| 2011 | 213.62 millions | +26.5% |
| 2013 | 314.45 millions | +47.2% |
| 2014 | 414.37 millions | +31.8% |
| 2015 | 423.89 millions | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 345.62 millions | -18.5% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 345.62 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 617.36 millions, 56% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 345.62 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 445.31 millions, 78% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 125.08 millions | 65.11 millions | 173.44 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 135.39 millions | 117.79 millions | 154.11 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 313.48 millions | 168.92 millions | 423.89 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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, ppp$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Malawi was 345.62 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 423.89 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.11 millions in 1995.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Malawi ranks 106th out of 138 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.4%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release