Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Malaysia
Malaysia: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 5,537 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Malaysia, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2019, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malaysia stood at 5,537 millions.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 65.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malaysia peaked at 6,061 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 86.57 millions, in 1971.
Malaysia ranks 28th of 151 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 239.48 millions | 86.57 millions | 392.4 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 633.25 millions | 479.5 millions | 732.25 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 1,213 millions | 1,042 millions | 1,559 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 2,436 millions | 1,522 millions | 3,569 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 5,186 millions | 3,620 millions | 6,061 millions | 10 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malaysia?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Malaysia was 5,537 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,061 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.57 millions in 1971.
- How does Malaysia rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Malaysia ranks 28th out of 151 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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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/