Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) was 75.37 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Malawi, 1986–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2016, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Malawi stood at 75.37 millions.
The figure is down 16.4% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Malawi peaked at 91.62 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 11.8 millions, in 1989.
Malawi ranks 120th of 159 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 tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 20.81 millions | — |
| 1987 | 26.5 millions | +27.4% |
| 1988 | 22.02 millions | -16.9% |
| 1989 | 11.8 millions | -46.4% |
| 1990 | 13.37 millions | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 26.94 millions | +101.5% |
| 1996 | 27.66 millions | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 25.14 millions | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 28.36 millions | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 24.13 millions | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 55.06 millions | +128.2% |
| 2011 | 61.7 millions | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 91.62 millions | +48.5% |
| 2014 | 65.58 millions | -28.4% |
| 2015 | 90.19 millions | +37.5% |
| 2016 | 75.37 millions | -16.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 75.37 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 93.96 millions, 80% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 75.37 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93.25 millions, 81% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.28 millions | 11.8 millions | 26.5 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 23.28 millions | 13.37 millions | 27.66 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 26.25 millions | 24.13 millions | 28.36 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 73.25 millions | 55.06 millions | 91.62 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 tertiary education, constant us$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Malawi was 75.37 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 91.62 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.8 millions in 1989.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Malawi ranks 120th out of 159 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. 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 tertiary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release