Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) in Madagascar

Madagascar: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) was 128.34 millions in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
128.34 millions
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
111th
of 151 countries
All-time high
146.76 millions
in 2008
All-time low
18.11 millions
in 1972
Years of data
23
1972–2012

Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Madagascar, 1972–2012

0501001501972199220121972: 18.1 millions1973: 21 millions1974: 22.2 millions1975: 24.2 millions1976: 28.9 millions1977: 36.3 millions1979: 53.6 millions1980: 61.9 millions1981: 58.3 millions1982: 50.8 millions1983: 37.6 millions1984: 38.5 millions1985: 31.9 millions1993: 19.6 millions1997: 19.7 millions1998: 28.2 millions2005: 111.1 millions2006: 106.2 millions2007: 135.4 millions2008: 146.8 millions2009: 142 millions2011: 129.5 millions2012: 128.3 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2012, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Madagascar stood at 128.34 millions.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 15.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Madagascar peaked at 146.76 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 18.11 millions, in 1972.

That places Madagascar 111th out of 151 countries with data for 2012, 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 primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) in Madagascar, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) in Madagascar, 1972 to 2012.
Year millions Change
1972 18.11 millions —
1973 21.03 millions +16.1%
1974 22.16 millions +5.4%
1975 24.21 millions +9.2%
1976 28.93 millions +19.5%
1977 36.34 millions +25.6%
1979 53.64 millions +47.6%
1980 61.87 millions +15.3%
1981 58.3 millions -5.8%
1982 50.77 millions -12.9%
1983 37.62 millions -25.9%
1984 38.46 millions +2.2%
1985 31.91 millions -17.0%
1993 19.63 millions -38.5%
1997 19.69 millions +0.3%
1998 28.16 millions +43.0%
2005 111.13 millions +294.6%
2006 106.2 millions -4.4%
2007 135.35 millions +27.5%
2008 146.76 millions +8.4%
2009 142.04 millions -3.2%
2011 129.49 millions -8.8%
2012 128.34 millions -0.9%

Madagascar compared with similar countries

  • Madagascar's 128.34 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 128.34 millions, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
  • Madagascar's 128.34 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.19 millions, 87% of the median. (38 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) in Madagascar 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.

YearChange FromTo
2005 +294.6% 28.16 millions 111.13 millions

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 29.2 millions 18.11 millions 53.64 millions 7
1980s 46.49 millions 31.91 millions 61.87 millions 6
1990s 22.49 millions 19.63 millions 28.16 millions 3
2000s 128.3 millions 106.2 millions 146.76 millions 5
2010s 128.91 millions 128.34 millions 129.49 millions 2

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 108 Gabon 141.92 millions compare
  2. 109 Niger 138.71 millions compare
  3. 110 Malawi 132.92 millions compare
  4. 112 Malta 121.11 millions compare
  5. 113 Sierra Leone 117.98 millions compare
  6. 114 Chad 115.77 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Madagascar?
Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Madagascar was 128.34 millions in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 146.76 millions in 2008.
What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 18.11 millions in 1972.
How does Madagascar rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
Madagascar ranks 111th out of 151 countries with data for 2012.
Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.5%. 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 primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,967 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary 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/