Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malawi

Malawi: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 9.42 millions in 2016. ▬ Flat

Latest (2016)
9.42 millions
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
53rd
of 149 countries
All-time high
23.78 millions
in 2013
All-time low
4.78 millions
in 2003
Years of data
12
1995–2016

Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malawi, 1995–2016

5101520251995200520161995: 12.7 millions1996: 12.6 millions1999: 10.6 millions2000: 12 millions2001: 18.1 millions2003: 4.8 millions2010: 14.7 millions2011: 12.1 millions2013: 23.8 millions2014: 9.3 millions2015: 9.8 millions2016: 9.4 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malawi is 9.42 millions, measured in 2016.

The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 96.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malawi peaked at 23.78 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.78 millions, in 2003.

That places Malawi 53rd out of 149 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malawi, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions) in Malawi, 1995 to 2016.
Year millions Change
1995 12.69 millions —
1996 12.62 millions -0.6%
1999 10.6 millions -16.0%
2000 12.01 millions +13.4%
2001 18.12 millions +50.8%
2003 4.78 millions -73.6%
2010 14.67 millions +206.7%
2011 12.13 millions -17.4%
2013 23.78 millions +96.1%
2014 9.27 millions -61.0%
2015 9.78 millions +5.5%
2016 9.42 millions -3.7%

Malawi compared with similar countries

  • Malawi's 9.42 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.1297 millions, 72.6× the median. (16 countries reporting)
  • Malawi's 9.42 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.8793 millions, 10.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 11.97 millions 10.6 millions 12.69 millions 3
2000s 11.64 millions 4.78 millions 18.12 millions 3
2010s 13.17 millions 9.27 millions 23.78 millions 6

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 50 Guyana 16.36 millions compare
  2. 51 Israel 15.56 millions compare
  3. 52 Namibia 13.93 millions compare
  4. 54 Saint Lucia 9.32 millions compare
  5. 55 Albania 9.31 millions compare
  6. 56 Rwanda 8.55 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malawi?
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Malawi was 9.42 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 23.78 millions in 2013.
What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 4.78 millions in 2003.
How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
Malawi ranks 53rd out of 149 countries with data for 2016.
Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 96.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Malawi data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
149 places, 2,288 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) not specified by level in millions US$ in constant value (taking into account inflation). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$, and where it is expressed in constant value, uses a GDP deflator to account for inflation. The constant prices base year is normally three years before the year of the data release. For example, in the July 2017 data release, constant US$ values are expressed in 2014 prices. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/