Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 228.92 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malta, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malta stood at 228.92 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% on the previous year and up 72.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malta peaked at 244.57 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.16 millions, in 1971.
That places Malta 93rd out of 164 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 tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.16 millions | — |
| 1972 | 2.51 millions | +16.4% |
| 1973 | 2.44 millions | -2.6% |
| 1974 | 2.23 millions | -8.5% |
| 1975 | 2.31 millions | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 2.44 millions | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 2.43 millions | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 2.83 millions | +16.5% |
| 1979 | 2.62 millions | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 3.42 millions | +30.6% |
| 1982 | 3.54 millions | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 3.21 millions | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 2.96 millions | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 3.08 millions | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 3.43 millions | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 5 millions | +45.8% |
| 1988 | 6.86 millions | +37.2% |
| 1989 | 10.5 millions | +53.0% |
| 1990 | 18.09 millions | +72.4% |
| 1991 | 23.77 millions | +31.4% |
| 1992 | 24.68 millions | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 30.63 millions | +24.1% |
| 2002 | 38.12 millions | +24.5% |
| 2004 | 29.79 millions | -21.8% |
| 2007 | 71.23 millions | +139.1% |
| 2008 | 88.49 millions | +24.2% |
| 2009 | 96.36 millions | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 128.84 millions | +33.7% |
| 2011 | 103.15 millions | -19.9% |
| 2012 | 133.12 millions | +29.1% |
| 2013 | 153.94 millions | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 156.91 millions | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 141.15 millions | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 160.59 millions | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 160.22 millions | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 209.82 millions | +31.0% |
| 2021 | 244.57 millions | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 228.92 millions | -6.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 228.92 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,777 millions, 13% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Malta's 228.92 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 988.38 millions, 23% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Malta changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +139.1% | 29.79 millions | 71.23 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.44 millions | 2.16 millions | 2.83 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.67 millions | 2.96 millions | 10.5 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 24.29 millions | 18.09 millions | 30.63 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 64.8 millions | 29.79 millions | 96.36 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 149.75 millions | 103.15 millions | 209.82 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 236.75 millions | 228.92 millions | 244.57 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, us$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malta was 228.92 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 244.57 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.16 millions in 1971.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Malta ranks 93rd out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.0%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release