Government expenditure on secondary … constant PPP millions in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on secondary … constant PPP millions was 276.04 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ in Malawi, 1995–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 276.04 millions for government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in 2016.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and up 307.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in Malawi peaked at 304.81 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 27.73 millions, in 1995.
That places Malawi 105th out of 137 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 secondary … constant PPP millions in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 27.73 millions | — |
| 1996 | 48.9 millions | +76.4% |
| 1999 | 37.88 millions | -22.5% |
| 2000 | 87.2 millions | +130.2% |
| 2001 | 79.84 millions | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 67.72 millions | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 131.01 millions | +93.5% |
| 2011 | 207.29 millions | +58.2% |
| 2013 | 232.35 millions | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 220.91 millions | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 304.81 millions | +38.0% |
| 2016 | 276.04 millions | -9.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 276.04 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 276.04 millions, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 276.04 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 339.04 millions, 81% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.17 millions | 27.73 millions | 48.9 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 78.25 millions | 67.72 millions | 87.2 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 228.74 millions | 131.01 millions | 304.81 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 secondary education, constant ppp$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in Malawi was 276.04 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 304.81 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.73 millions in 1995.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$?
- Malawi ranks 105th out of 137 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 307.6%. 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 secondary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release