Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malaysia
Malaysia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 3,452 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malaysia, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 3,452 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2019.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malaysia peaked at 6,348 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 21.85 millions, in 1971.
That places Malaysia 35th out of 158 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 21.85 millions | — |
| 1979 | 150.31 millions | +587.8% |
| 1980 | 207.19 millions | +37.8% |
| 1981 | 260.56 millions | +25.8% |
| 1982 | 300.94 millions | +15.5% |
| 1984 | 319.12 millions | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 342.6 millions | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 362.89 millions | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 353.57 millions | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 648.29 millions | +83.4% |
| 1993 | 559.81 millions | -13.6% |
| 1994 | 635.19 millions | +13.5% |
| 1995 | 770.73 millions | +21.3% |
| 1996 | 1,180 millions | +53.1% |
| 1997 | 1,341 millions | +13.7% |
| 2000 | 1,796 millions | +33.9% |
| 2001 | 2,379 millions | +32.5% |
| 2002 | 2,572 millions | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 2,893 millions | +12.5% |
| 2004 | 2,472 millions | -14.6% |
| 2006 | 2,637 millions | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 2,795 millions | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 4,343 millions | +55.4% |
| 2010 | 4,364 millions | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,348 millions | +45.5% |
| 2012 | 5,137 millions | -19.1% |
| 2013 | 5,406 millions | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 3,348 millions | -38.1% |
| 2017 | 3,132 millions | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 3,430 millions | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 3,452 millions | +0.6% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 3,452 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 411.01 millions, 8.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 3,452 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,074 millions, 1.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malaysia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +587.8% | 21.85 millions | 150.31 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 86.08 millions | 21.85 millions | 150.31 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 306.7 millions | 207.19 millions | 362.89 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 855.94 millions | 559.81 millions | 1,341 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 2,736 millions | 1,796 millions | 4,343 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,327 millions | 3,132 millions | 6,348 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More reference data data for Malaysia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5869 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1487 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8098 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malaysia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malaysia was 3,452 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,348 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.85 millions in 1971.
- How does Malaysia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Malaysia ranks 35th out of 158 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. 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 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/