Government expenditure on education, US$ in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 297.19 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Malawi, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 297.19 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2018.
The figure is up 35.7% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Malawi peaked at 339.2 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 12.36 millions, in 1972.
That places Malawi 132nd out of 174 countries with data for 2018, 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 education, US$ in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.8 millions | — |
| 1972 | 12.36 millions | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 13.53 millions | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 13.72 millions | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 14.83 millions | +8.2% |
| 1976 | 14.85 millions | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 36.19 millions | +143.6% |
| 1987 | 41.72 millions | +15.3% |
| 1988 | 37.52 millions | -10.1% |
| 1989 | 43.83 millions | +16.8% |
| 1990 | 52.01 millions | +18.7% |
| 1995 | 47.38 millions | -8.9% |
| 1996 | 75.2 millions | +58.7% |
| 1999 | 87.44 millions | +16.3% |
| 2000 | 93.2 millions | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 78.61 millions | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 112.41 millions | +43.0% |
| 2010 | 219.15 millions | +95.0% |
| 2011 | 289.01 millions | +31.9% |
| 2013 | 326.51 millions | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 267.11 millions | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 339.2 millions | +27.0% |
| 2016 | 302.64 millions | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 219.02 millions | -27.6% |
| 2018 | 297.19 millions | +35.7% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 297.19 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 347.5 millions, 86% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 297.19 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 418.12 millions, 71% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.68 millions | 12.36 millions | 14.85 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 39.82 millions | 36.19 millions | 43.83 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 65.51 millions | 47.38 millions | 87.44 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 94.74 millions | 78.61 millions | 112.41 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 282.48 millions | 219.02 millions | 339.2 millions | 8 |
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More reference data data for Malawi
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Malawi was 297.19 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 339.2 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.36 millions in 1972.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Malawi ranks 132nd out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. 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 education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ (nominal value). 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$. 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/