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Malta Education Spending

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP  SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS

4.86% +0.14% (+2.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #57 Global Peak 7.58% (2011) Source World Bank

Malta Education Spending (1971–2025)

Overview

Malta's education spending stood at 4.86% in 2025, a rise of +0.14% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.86% by 2025. Malta ranked 57th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2025* trend 4.86% - -
2025 4.86% +0.14% #57
2022 4.72% −0.21% #106
2021 4.93% +0.13% #110
2019 4.80% +0.46% #111
2017 4.34% −0.61% #92
2016 4.96% +0.04% #109
2015 4.91% −1.94% #108
2014 6.85% −0.56% #147
2013 7.41% +1.16% #145
2012 6.25% −1.33% #125
2011 7.58% +1.37% #135
2010 6.21% +1.16% #118
2009 5.05% −0.43% #72
2008 5.47% −0.49% #93
2007 5.96% +1.53% #92
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +15.9% GDP growth 6.8% C/A balance 7.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malta's education spending?

Malta's education spending was 4.86% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Malta?

Malta's education spending peaked at 7.58% in 2011.

What was the lowest education spending in Malta?

The lowest education spending in Malta was 2.85% in 1982.

How does Malta rank in education spending?

Malta ranks 57th globally in education spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for education spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected education spending of Malta in 2025?

Malta's education spending is projected to reach 4.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Malta in 2025?

The education spending of Malta in 2025 was 4.86%. This ranks 57th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_malta_education-spending-gdp, title = {Malta Education Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/education-spending-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }