Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) was 132.92 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Malawi, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malawi is 132.92 millions, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and up 115.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malawi peaked at 149.08 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4.07 millions, in 1971.
Malawi ranks 110th of 151 countries on this measure, 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.07 millions | — |
| 1972 | 4.36 millions | +7.2% |
| 1973 | 4.86 millions | +11.5% |
| 1974 | 5.21 millions | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 6.45 millions | +23.9% |
| 1976 | 6.52 millions | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 11.95 millions | +83.1% |
| 1987 | 15.3 millions | +28.0% |
| 1988 | 15.15 millions | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 14.28 millions | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 20.94 millions | +46.6% |
| 1995 | 20.89 millions | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 43.52 millions | +108.3% |
| 1999 | 57.06 millions | +31.1% |
| 2000 | 49.22 millions | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 35.55 millions | -27.8% |
| 2003 | 61.74 millions | +73.7% |
| 2010 | 76.18 millions | +23.4% |
| 2011 | 100.11 millions | +31.4% |
| 2013 | 119.95 millions | +19.8% |
| 2014 | 132.16 millions | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 149.08 millions | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 132.92 millions | -10.8% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 132.92 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 128.34 millions, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 132.92 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.19 millions, 90% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.24 millions | 4.07 millions | 6.52 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 14.17 millions | 11.95 millions | 15.3 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 35.6 millions | 20.89 millions | 57.06 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 48.84 millions | 35.55 millions | 61.74 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 118.4 millions | 76.18 millions | 149.08 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malawi was 132.92 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 149.08 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.07 millions in 1971.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Malawi ranks 110th out of 151 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 115.3%. 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 primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/