Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 179.8 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
179.8 millions
Change on year
down 11.4%
World rank
106th
of 154 countries
All-time high
202.93 millions
in 2021
All-time low
4.51 millions
in 1974
Years of data
36
1973–2022
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Malta, 1973–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malta stood at 179.8 millions.
That represents a change of down 11.4% on the previous year and up 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malta peaked at 202.93 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.51 millions, in 1974.
Malta ranks 106th of 154 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 5.42 millions | — |
| 1974 | 4.51 millions | -16.7% |
| 1975 | 4.99 millions | +10.5% |
| 1976 | 4.56 millions | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 4.93 millions | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 5.87 millions | +19.3% |
| 1979 | 7.92 millions | +34.8% |
| 1981 | 11.33 millions | +43.1% |
| 1982 | 10.82 millions | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 11.34 millions | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 10.24 millions | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 10.21 millions | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 12.5 millions | +22.4% |
| 1987 | 16.2 millions | +29.6% |
| 1988 | 16.11 millions | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 19.74 millions | +22.5% |
| 1990 | 23.75 millions | +20.3% |
| 1991 | 24.56 millions | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 29.12 millions | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 39.57 millions | +35.9% |
| 2002 | 46.35 millions | +17.1% |
| 2004 | 57.06 millions | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 102.66 millions | +79.9% |
| 2008 | 115.6 millions | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 96.93 millions | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 122.25 millions | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 109.7 millions | -10.3% |
| 2012 | 136.45 millions | +24.4% |
| 2013 | 161.85 millions | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 171.14 millions | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 135.27 millions | -21.0% |
| 2016 | 109.98 millions | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 121.11 millions | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 157.8 millions | +30.3% |
| 2021 | 202.93 millions | +28.6% |
| 2022 | 179.8 millions | -11.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 179.8 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,271 millions, 14% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Malta's 179.8 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 778.18 millions, 23% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.46 millions | 4.51 millions | 7.92 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 13.17 millions | 10.21 millions | 19.74 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 29.25 millions | 23.75 millions | 39.57 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 83.72 millions | 46.35 millions | 115.6 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 136.17 millions | 109.7 millions | 171.14 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 191.37 millions | 179.8 millions | 202.93 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, us$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malta was 179.8 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 202.93 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.51 millions in 1974.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Malta ranks 106th out of 154 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release