Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Madagascar
Madagascar: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 41.2 millions in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Madagascar, 1972–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Madagascar is 41.2 millions, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 110.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Madagascar peaked at 62.78 millions in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.17 millions, in 1973.
That places Madagascar 133rd out of 164 countries with data for 2012, 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 tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 12.2 millions | — |
| 1973 | 3.17 millions | -74.0% |
| 1974 | 5.43 millions | +71.5% |
| 1975 | 7.91 millions | +45.6% |
| 1976 | 11.6 millions | +46.6% |
| 1977 | 23.28 millions | +100.6% |
| 1979 | 36.12 millions | +55.2% |
| 1980 | 62.78 millions | +73.8% |
| 1981 | 41.48 millions | -33.9% |
| 1982 | 35.83 millions | -13.6% |
| 1983 | 27.51 millions | -23.2% |
| 1984 | 23.25 millions | -15.5% |
| 1985 | 21.97 millions | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 17.77 millions | -19.2% |
| 1997 | 13.82 millions | -22.2% |
| 1998 | 12 millions | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 19.56 millions | +63.0% |
| 2006 | 23.34 millions | +19.3% |
| 2007 | 31.54 millions | +35.2% |
| 2008 | 42.08 millions | +33.4% |
| 2009 | 41.81 millions | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 37.08 millions | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 41.2 millions | +11.1% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 41.2 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 87.42 millions, 47% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 41.2 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 90.22 millions, 46% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.25 millions | 3.17 millions | 36.12 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 35.47 millions | 21.97 millions | 62.78 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 14.53 millions | 12 millions | 17.77 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 31.67 millions | 19.56 millions | 42.08 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 39.14 millions | 37.08 millions | 41.2 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More education data for Madagascar
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.77 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.6 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,148 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.09 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 507,363 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 544,966 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.62 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Madagascar?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Madagascar was 41.2 millions in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 62.78 millions in 1980.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.17 millions in 1973.
- How does Madagascar rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Madagascar ranks 133rd out of 164 countries with data for 2012.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release