Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malta
Malta: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 160.22 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malta, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Malta recorded 160.22 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2017.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 124.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malta peaked at 160.6 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.16 millions, in 1971.
Malta ranks 96th of 158 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 tertiary education, US$ in Malta, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.16 millions | — |
| 1972 | 2.51 millions | +16.4% |
| 1973 | 2.44 millions | -2.6% |
| 1974 | 2.23 millions | -8.5% |
| 1975 | 2.31 millions | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 2.44 millions | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 2.43 millions | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 2.83 millions | +16.5% |
| 1979 | 2.62 millions | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 3.42 millions | +30.6% |
| 1982 | 3.54 millions | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 3.21 millions | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 2.96 millions | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 3.08 millions | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 3.43 millions | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 5 millions | +45.8% |
| 1988 | 6.86 millions | +37.2% |
| 1989 | 10.5 millions | +53.0% |
| 1990 | 18.09 millions | +72.4% |
| 1991 | 23.77 millions | +31.4% |
| 1992 | 24.68 millions | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 30.62 millions | +24.1% |
| 2002 | 38.12 millions | +24.5% |
| 2004 | 29.8 millions | -21.8% |
| 2007 | 71.24 millions | +139.1% |
| 2008 | 88.48 millions | +24.2% |
| 2009 | 96.36 millions | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 128.84 millions | +33.7% |
| 2011 | 103.15 millions | -19.9% |
| 2012 | 133.13 millions | +29.1% |
| 2013 | 153.95 millions | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 156.91 millions | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 141.15 millions | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 160.6 millions | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 160.22 millions | -0.2% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 160.22 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 12% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Malta's 160.22 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 844.39 millions, 19% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Malta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +139.1% | 29.8 millions | 71.24 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.44 millions | 2.16 millions | 2.83 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.67 millions | 2.96 millions | 10.5 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 24.29 millions | 18.09 millions | 30.62 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 64.8 millions | 29.8 millions | 96.36 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 142.24 millions | 103.15 millions | 160.6 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More reference data data for Malta
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0404 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0227 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0192 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0043 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malta?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Malta was 160.22 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 160.6 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.16 millions in 1971.
- How does Malta rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Malta ranks 96th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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/