Sri Lanka - Education Spending 1981
2.44%
−0.26% from 1980
Sri Lanka's education spending was 2.44% in 1981, decreased +0.26% from 2.70% in 1980. This was the 10th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1981▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brunei Darussalam | 0.75% | 38.6% |
| 2nd | Bangladesh | 1.07% | 14.3% |
| 3rd | Haiti | 1.39% | - |
| 4th | Greece | 1.72% | 0.4% |
| 5th | Ghana | 1.81% | -33.2% |
| 6th | China | 1.95% | 1.9% |
| 7th | Pakistan | 1.97% | -7.4% |
| 8th | Türkiye | 2.21% | -24.2% |
| 9th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 2.27% | 3.6% |
| 10th | Sri Lanka | 2.44% | -9.7% |
| 11th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 2.54% | 11.8% |
| 12th | Singapore | 2.58% | 0.9% |
| 13th | Colombia | 2.60% | 50.2% |
| 14th | Kuwait | 2.72% | -2.6% |
| 15th | Malta | 2.87% | -9.1% |
| 16th | Madagascar | 2.88% | -14.2% |
| 17th | Thailand | 2.88% | 12.0% |
| 18th | Korea | 2.90% | -16.2% |
| 19th | Portugal | 3.19% | 3.9% |
| 20th | Burundi | 3.35% | 19.4% |
| 21st | Zimbabwe | 3.35% | 31.7% |
| 22nd | Panama | 3.43% | -2.9% |
| 23rd | Mali | 3.45% | -0.7% |
| 24th | Cyprus | 3.79% | 10.7% |
| 25th | Saudi Arabia | 3.89% | - |
| 26th | Zambia | 4.00% | -3.1% |
| 27th | Togo | 4.17% | -11.9% |
| 28th | Switzerland | 4.20% | -0.9% |
| 29th | Rwanda | 4.39% | 64.8% |
| 30th | Hungary | 4.43% | 3.0% |
| 31st | New Zealand | 4.44% | 4.9% |
| 32nd | Luxembourg | 4.69% | 3.0% |
| 33rd | France | 4.78% | 9.9% |
| 34th | Finland | 4.83% | 0.2% |
| 35th | Tunisia | 4.89% | -6.6% |
| 36th | Chile | 4.91% | 16.5% |
| 37th | Japan | 4.96% | -0.1% |
| 38th | Mauritius | 4.99% | -9.2% |
| 39th | Jordan | 5.17% | 1.7% |
| 40th | United Kingdom | 5.29% | 4.3% |
| 41st | Syrian Arab Republic | 5.38% | 17.7% |
| 42nd | Austria | 5.39% | 7.2% |
| 43rd | Belgium | 5.44% | 2.3% |
| 44th | Norway | 5.54% | -4.1% |
| 45th | Morocco | 5.69% | 11.4% |
| 46th | Ireland | 5.73% | 7.7% |
| 47th | Netherlands | 5.74% | -2.4% |
| 48th | Fiji | 5.82% | 12.0% |
| 49th | Kenya | 5.92% | 9.9% |
| 50th | Canada | 6.41% | -0.8% |
| 51st | Eswatini | 6.58% | 24.3% |
| 52nd | Malaysia | 6.70% | 17.0% |
| 53rd | Israel | 6.76% | -0.8% |
| 54th | Sweden | 6.79% | 3.7% |
| 55th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 7.13% | 31.7% |
FAQ
What was Sri Lanka's education spending in 1981?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending in 1981 was 2.44%. This ranked 10th globally.
How did Sri Lanka's education spending change in 1981?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending decreased by 9.7% in 1981 compared to 1980.
Which country had the highest education spending in 1981?▾
Iran, Islamic Republic of had the highest education spending in 1981 at 7.13%.
What is the education spending of Sri Lanka in 1981?▾
The education spending of Sri Lanka in 1981 was 2.44%. This ranked 10th globally.
How does 1981 compare to 1980 for Sri Lanka's education spending?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending went from 2.70% in 1980 to 2.44% in 1981, a 9.7% decrease.
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