Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 307.37 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
307.37 millions
Change on year
down 15.3%
World rank
93rd
of 153 countries
All-time high
479.08 millions
in 2011
All-time low
6.17 millions
in 1973
Years of data
36
1973–2022
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Malta, 1973–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Malta is 307.37 millions, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.3% on the previous year and up 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Malta peaked at 479.08 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6.17 millions, in 1973.
That places Malta 93rd out of 153 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 secondary education, US$ in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 6.17 millions | — |
| 1974 | 7.09 millions | +14.8% |
| 1975 | 7.65 millions | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 9.19 millions | +20.1% |
| 1977 | 10.62 millions | +15.6% |
| 1978 | 11.1 millions | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 12.89 millions | +16.1% |
| 1981 | 16.16 millions | +25.3% |
| 1982 | 16.15 millions | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 16.19 millions | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 15.29 millions | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 16.31 millions | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 20.41 millions | +25.1% |
| 1987 | 26.06 millions | +27.7% |
| 1988 | 31 millions | +18.9% |
| 1989 | 31.95 millions | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 42.97 millions | +34.5% |
| 1991 | 42.32 millions | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 52.15 millions | +23.2% |
| 1998 | 71.91 millions | +37.9% |
| 2002 | 87.42 millions | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 107.76 millions | +23.3% |
| 2007 | 207.55 millions | +92.6% |
| 2008 | 261.03 millions | +25.8% |
| 2009 | 208.43 millions | -20.1% |
| 2010 | 258.15 millions | +23.9% |
| 2011 | 479.08 millions | +85.6% |
| 2012 | 279.58 millions | -41.6% |
| 2013 | 286.65 millions | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 268.55 millions | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 209.21 millions | -22.1% |
| 2016 | 242.13 millions | +15.7% |
| 2017 | 244.78 millions | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 296.6 millions | +21.2% |
| 2021 | 362.74 millions | +22.3% |
| 2022 | 307.37 millions | -15.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.24 millions | 6.17 millions | 12.89 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 21.06 millions | 15.29 millions | 31.95 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 52.34 millions | 42.32 millions | 71.91 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 174.44 millions | 87.42 millions | 261.03 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 284.97 millions | 209.21 millions | 479.08 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 335.06 millions | 307.37 millions | 362.74 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 90 Brunei Darussalam 348.16 millions compare
- 91 Republic of Moldova 347.89 millions compare
- 92 Botswana 344.72 millions compare
- 94 Tanzania, United Republic of 282.28 millions compare
- 95 Syrian Arab Republic 269.33 millions compare
- 96 Armenia 268.45 millions compare
More education data for Malta
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 1,941 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 66.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 12.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Malta was 307.37 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 479.08 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.17 millions in 1973.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Malta ranks 93rd out of 153 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. 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 secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release