Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Madagascar
Madagascar: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 128.34 millions in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Madagascar, 1972–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2012, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Madagascar stood at 128.34 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Madagascar peaked at 146.76 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 18.11 millions, in 1972.
That places Madagascar 117th out of 154 countries with data for 2012, 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, US$ (millions) (US) in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 18.11 millions | — |
| 1973 | 21.03 millions | +16.1% |
| 1974 | 22.16 millions | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 24.21 millions | +9.2% |
| 1976 | 28.93 millions | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 36.34 millions | +25.6% |
| 1979 | 53.64 millions | +47.6% |
| 1980 | 61.87 millions | +15.3% |
| 1981 | 58.3 millions | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 50.77 millions | -12.9% |
| 1983 | 37.62 millions | -25.9% |
| 1984 | 38.46 millions | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 31.91 millions | -17.0% |
| 1993 | 19.63 millions | -38.5% |
| 1997 | 19.69 millions | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 28.16 millions | +43.0% |
| 2005 | 111.13 millions | +294.6% |
| 2006 | 106.2 millions | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 135.35 millions | +27.5% |
| 2008 | 146.76 millions | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 142.04 millions | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 129.49 millions | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 128.34 millions | -0.9% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 128.34 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 188.54 millions, 68% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 128.34 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 179.98 millions, 71% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Madagascar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +294.6% | 28.16 millions | 111.13 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.2 millions | 18.11 millions | 53.64 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 46.49 millions | 31.91 millions | 61.87 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 22.49 millions | 19.63 millions | 28.16 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 128.3 millions | 106.2 millions | 146.76 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 128.91 millions | 128.34 millions | 129.49 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More education data for Madagascar
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.77 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.6 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,148 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.09 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 507,363 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 544,966 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.62 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Madagascar?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Madagascar was 128.34 millions in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 146.76 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.11 millions in 1972.
- How does Madagascar rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Madagascar ranks 117th out of 154 countries with data for 2012.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release