Sri Lanka - Education Spending 1986
2.81%
+0.23% from 1985
Sri Lanka's education spending was 2.81% in 1986, increased +0.23% from 2.58% in 1985. This was the 12th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1986▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 0.72% | -12.5% |
| 2nd | Argentina | 1.26% | -7.4% |
| 3rd | Bangladesh | 1.34% | 5.7% |
| 4th | Türkiye | 1.51% | -13.1% |
| 5th | Philippines | 1.52% | 2.3% |
| 6th | Greece | 1.86% | 1.3% |
| 7th | China | 2.06% | 2.7% |
| 8th | Malawi | 2.20% | - |
| 9th | Central African Republic | 2.21% | -30.4% |
| 10th | Mali | 2.44% | -25.7% |
| 11th | Pakistan | 2.68% | 10.0% |
| 12th | Sri Lanka | 2.81% | 8.9% |
| 13th | Cameroon | 2.85% | -12.3% |
| 14th | Portugal | 3.05% | -6.5% |
| 15th | Uruguay | 3.10% | 20.9% |
| 16th | Malta | 3.11% | -4.4% |
| 17th | Jordan | 3.28% | -44.7% |
| 18th | Zambia | 3.34% | -19.5% |
| 19th | Panama | 3.35% | -5.0% |
| 20th | Ghana | 3.35% | 76.1% |
| 21st | Thailand | 3.41% | -0.9% |
| 22nd | New Zealand | 3.43% | -3.3% |
| 23rd | Mauritius | 3.44% | -12.1% |
| 24th | Gambia, The | 3.48% | -18.9% |
| 25th | Cyprus | 3.49% | -2.7% |
| 26th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 3.57% | 3.2% |
| 27th | Korea | 3.64% | -8.8% |
| 28th | Luxembourg | 3.79% | 14.2% |
| 29th | Oman | 3.79% | - |
| 30th | St. Lucia | 4.15% | -25.0% |
| 31st | Switzerland | 4.21% | 0.8% |
| 32nd | United Kingdom | 4.38% | -4.6% |
| 33rd | Costa Rica | 4.42% | -10.8% |
| 34th | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 4.43% | - |
| 35th | Jamaica | 4.60% | -14.6% |
| 36th | Italy | 4.64% | -0.7% |
| 37th | France | 4.75% | -3.2% |
| 38th | Hungary | 4.75% | 4.5% |
| 39th | Belgium | 4.85% | -8.7% |
| 40th | Finland | 5.10% | 1.1% |
| 41st | Botswana | 5.19% | -8.2% |
| 42nd | Morocco | 5.26% | 3.1% |
| 43rd | Australia | 5.27% | -2.4% |
| 44th | Ireland | 5.30% | 1.0% |
| 45th | Kuwait | 5.40% | 7.9% |
| 46th | Austria | 5.52% | 3.8% |
| 47th | Norway | 5.54% | 5.4% |
| 48th | Netherlands | 5.55% | 1.6% |
| 49th | Syrian Arab Republic | 5.62% | -7.4% |
| 50th | Angola | 5.72% | 39.9% |
| 51st | Israel | 5.84% | -23.6% |
| 52nd | Denmark | 5.86% | -1.3% |
| 53rd | Tunisia | 5.88% | 6.1% |
| 54th | Kenya | 6.01% | 15.7% |
| 55th | Canada | 6.02% | -2.7% |
| 56th | Saudi Arabia | 6.26% | 2.4% |
| 57th | Ecuador | 6.87% | 31.3% |
| 58th | Malaysia | 7.24% | 18.5% |
| 59th | Seychelles | 9.13% | -5.1% |
FAQ
What was Sri Lanka's education spending in 1986?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending in 1986 was 2.81%. This ranked 12th globally.
How did Sri Lanka's education spending change in 1986?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending increased by 8.9% in 1986 compared to 1985.
Which country had the highest education spending in 1986?▾
Seychelles had the highest education spending in 1986 at 9.13%.
What is the education spending of Sri Lanka in 1986?▾
The education spending of Sri Lanka in 1986 was 2.81%. This ranked 12th globally.
How does 1986 compare to 1985 for Sri Lanka's education spending?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending went from 2.58% in 1985 to 2.81% in 1986, a 8.9% increase.
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