Sri Lanka - Education Spending 1985
2.58%
+0.41% from 1984
Sri Lanka's education spending was 2.58% in 1985, increased +0.41% from 2.17% in 1984. This was the 14th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1985▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 0.83% | 17.3% |
| 2nd | Haiti | 0.97% | -1.7% |
| 3rd | Dominican Republic | 1.21% | -9.3% |
| 4th | Bangladesh | 1.27% | 3.9% |
| 5th | Argentina | 1.36% | -47.0% |
| 6th | Paraguay | 1.40% | -38.4% |
| 7th | Türkiye | 1.74% | -14.3% |
| 8th | Burkina Faso | 1.76% | 0.5% |
| 9th | China | 2.01% | 0.5% |
| 10th | Madagascar | 2.07% | -6.0% |
| 11th | Pakistan | 2.44% | 17.7% |
| 12th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 2.56% | -0.9% |
| 13th | Uruguay | 2.57% | 8.1% |
| 14th | Sri Lanka | 2.58% | 19.0% |
| 15th | Colombia | 2.72% | -9.6% |
| 16th | Bermuda | 3.03% | -11.6% |
| 17th | Malta | 3.25% | 5.5% |
| 18th | Portugal | 3.26% | 3.8% |
| 19th | Uganda | 3.43% | 41.3% |
| 20th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 3.46% | -9.0% |
| 21st | Panama | 3.52% | 1.5% |
| 22nd | New Zealand | 3.55% | -12.3% |
| 23rd | Cyprus | 3.59% | -0.4% |
| 24th | Mauritius | 3.91% | -3.0% |
| 25th | St. Kitts and Nevis | 3.97% | - |
| 26th | Korea | 3.99% | -0.5% |
| 27th | Angola | 4.09% | - |
| 28th | Zambia | 4.15% | -16.9% |
| 29th | Switzerland | 4.17% | -1.2% |
| 30th | Gambia, The | 4.30% | - |
| 31st | Hungary | 4.55% | -4.7% |
| 32nd | United Kingdom | 4.59% | -6.2% |
| 33rd | Italy | 4.68% | -1.8% |
| 34th | France | 4.90% | -0.3% |
| 35th | Kuwait | 5.01% | -2.7% |
| 36th | Finland | 5.05% | 7.4% |
| 37th | Morocco | 5.10% | -1.7% |
| 38th | Kenya | 5.20% | 13.5% |
| 39th | Ecuador | 5.23% | 24.5% |
| 40th | Ireland | 5.25% | -0.6% |
| 41st | Norway | 5.26% | -3.2% |
| 42nd | Austria | 5.32% | 0.1% |
| 43rd | Jamaica | 5.39% | -10.5% |
| 44th | Australia | 5.40% | 0.6% |
| 45th | Netherlands | 5.46% | 7.5% |
| 46th | Tunisia | 5.54% | 0.4% |
| 47th | Botswana | 5.65% | 1.8% |
| 48th | Trinidad and Tobago | 5.77% | -1.8% |
| 49th | Syrian Arab Republic | 6.07% | -1.0% |
| 50th | Malaysia | 6.11% | 7.9% |
| 51st | Canada | 6.19% | -6.5% |
| 52nd | Lesotho | 7.09% | 10.3% |
| 53rd | Zimbabwe | 7.42% | 28.1% |
| 54th | Israel | 7.64% | 14.5% |
| 55th | Seychelles | 9.62% | -14.9% |
FAQ
What was Sri Lanka's education spending in 1985?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending in 1985 was 2.58%. This ranked 14th globally.
How did Sri Lanka's education spending change in 1985?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending increased by 19.0% in 1985 compared to 1984.
Which country had the highest education spending in 1985?▾
Seychelles had the highest education spending in 1985 at 9.62%.
What is the education spending of Sri Lanka in 1985?▾
The education spending of Sri Lanka in 1985 was 2.58%. This ranked 14th globally.
How does 1985 compare to 1984 for Sri Lanka's education spending?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending went from 2.17% in 1984 to 2.58% in 1985, a 19.0% increase.
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