Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 382.27 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Malta, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Malta recorded 382.27 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in 2022. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 113.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Malta peaked at 382.27 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 23.51 millions, in 1990.
Malta ranks 95th of 148 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 tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.51 millions | — |
| 1991 | 31.43 millions | +33.7% |
| 1992 | 31.8 millions | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 47.72 millions | +50.1% |
| 2002 | 66.18 millions | +38.7% |
| 2004 | 42.24 millions | -36.2% |
| 2007 | 91.63 millions | +116.9% |
| 2008 | 105.69 millions | +15.3% |
| 2009 | 121.8 millions | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 169.73 millions | +39.4% |
| 2011 | 129.06 millions | -24.0% |
| 2012 | 178.73 millions | +38.5% |
| 2013 | 200.71 millions | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 201.43 millions | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 212.19 millions | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 248.85 millions | +17.3% |
| 2017 | 241.84 millions | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 332.58 millions | +37.5% |
| 2021 | 364.98 millions | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 382.27 millions | +4.7% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 382.27 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,557 millions, 11% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Malta's 382.27 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,330 millions, 16% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.62 millions | 23.51 millions | 47.72 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 85.51 millions | 42.24 millions | 121.8 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 212.79 millions | 129.06 millions | 332.58 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 373.62 millions | 364.98 millions | 382.27 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 tertiary education, ppp$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Malta was 382.27 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 382.27 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.51 millions in 1990.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Malta ranks 95th out of 148 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.9%. 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 tertiary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release