Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malawi
Malawi: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 69.93 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malawi, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malawi is 69.93 millions, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 14.8% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malawi peaked at 92.59 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.54 millions, in 1971.
That places Malawi 117th out of 158 countries with data for 2016, 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 tertiary education, US$ in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.54 millions | — |
| 1972 | 3.69 millions | +45.2% |
| 1973 | 4.48 millions | +21.6% |
| 1974 | 4.07 millions | -9.3% |
| 1975 | 3.77 millions | -7.3% |
| 1976 | 3.41 millions | -9.6% |
| 1986 | 10.55 millions | +209.4% |
| 1987 | 14.09 millions | +33.5% |
| 1988 | 11.51 millions | -18.3% |
| 1989 | 6.97 millions | -39.5% |
| 1990 | 8.98 millions | +28.9% |
| 1995 | 12.83 millions | +42.8% |
| 1996 | 13.34 millions | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 13.13 millions | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 14.58 millions | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 11.99 millions | -17.8% |
| 2010 | 65.3 millions | +444.6% |
| 2011 | 76.96 millions | +17.9% |
| 2013 | 92.59 millions | +20.3% |
| 2014 | 57.56 millions | -37.8% |
| 2015 | 82.12 millions | +42.7% |
| 2016 | 69.93 millions | -14.8% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 69.93 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 90.22 millions, 78% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 69.93 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 90.22 millions, 78% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malawi 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +444.6% | 11.99 millions | 65.3 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.66 millions | 2.54 millions | 4.48 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 10.78 millions | 6.97 millions | 14.09 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 12.07 millions | 8.98 millions | 13.34 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 13.29 millions | 11.99 millions | 14.58 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 74.08 millions | 57.56 millions | 92.59 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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)
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- 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 tertiary education, us$ in Malawi?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malawi was 69.93 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 92.59 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.54 millions in 1971.
- How does Malawi rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Malawi ranks 117th out of 158 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. 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 tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on tertiary 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/