Sri Lanka - Education Spending 1989
2.76%
−0.07% from 1988
Sri Lanka's education spending was 2.76% in 1989, decreased +0.07% from 2.83% in 1988. This was the 13th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1989▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Indonesia | 0.87% | -68.7% |
| 2nd | Monaco | 0.96% | 8.7% |
| 3rd | Argentina | 1.05% | -18.4% |
| 4th | Tanzania | 1.55% | -41.0% |
| 5th | Greece | 2.04% | 7.8% |
| 6th | Malawi | 2.18% | 0.2% |
| 7th | St. Kitts and Nevis | 2.20% | -16.8% |
| 8th | Mexico | 2.28% | - |
| 9th | Pakistan | 2.36% | -20.6% |
| 10th | Thailand | 2.50% | -9.1% |
| 11th | Cameroon | 2.65% | -2.4% |
| 12th | Colombia | 2.71% | -0.4% |
| 13th | Sri Lanka | 2.76% | -2.5% |
| 14th | Brunei Darussalam | 2.81% | -12.4% |
| 15th | Gambia, The | 2.97% | -14.7% |
| 16th | Oman | 2.98% | -12.1% |
| 17th | Korea | 3.06% | 11.5% |
| 18th | Cyprus | 3.38% | 0.0% |
| 19th | Mauritius | 3.47% | 12.3% |
| 20th | Portugal | 3.48% | 2.6% |
| 21st | Iraq | 3.55% | 46.5% |
| 22nd | Spain | 3.55% | 6.7% |
| 23rd | Malta | 3.59% | 7.5% |
| 24th | Rwanda | 3.75% | 12.3% |
| 25th | Luxembourg | 3.87% | -3.5% |
| 26th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 4.00% | 8.6% |
| 27th | Syrian Arab Republic | 4.03% | 11.6% |
| 28th | Costa Rica | 4.08% | 1.6% |
| 29th | United Kingdom | 4.13% | -3.4% |
| 30th | Switzerland | 4.14% | -2.1% |
| 31st | Trinidad and Tobago | 4.20% | -27.2% |
| 32nd | Dominica | 4.29% | - |
| 33rd | South Africa | 4.44% | -8.5% |
| 34th | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 4.47% | 0.9% |
| 35th | France | 4.49% | -1.9% |
| 36th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 4.60% | 1.7% |
| 37th | Ireland | 4.71% | -6.0% |
| 38th | Australia | 4.74% | -3.4% |
| 39th | Morocco | 4.76% | 3.9% |
| 40th | New Zealand | 4.82% | 8.9% |
| 41st | Fiji | 4.83% | -25.5% |
| 42nd | Austria | 5.04% | -3.3% |
| 43rd | Hungary | 5.06% | 12.6% |
| 44th | Finland | 5.07% | 0.1% |
| 45th | Jamaica | 5.18% | 31.5% |
| 46th | Japan | 5.27% | -3.3% |
| 47th | Israel | 5.44% | 26.6% |
| 48th | Jordan | 5.64% | 39.4% |
| 49th | Eswatini | 5.66% | 2.7% |
| 50th | Denmark | 5.84% | -7.8% |
| 51st | Kenya | 6.04% | -8.6% |
| 52nd | Canada | 6.07% | -1.2% |
| 53rd | Lesotho | 6.20% | -14.1% |
| 54th | Norway | 6.30% | 7.4% |
| 55th | Seychelles | 7.73% | -0.8% |
| 56th | Zimbabwe | 12.28% | -0.4% |
FAQ
What was Sri Lanka's education spending in 1989?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending in 1989 was 2.76%. This ranked 13th globally.
How did Sri Lanka's education spending change in 1989?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending decreased by 2.5% in 1989 compared to 1988.
Which country had the highest education spending in 1989?▾
Zimbabwe had the highest education spending in 1989 at 12.28%.
What is the education spending of Sri Lanka in 1989?▾
The education spending of Sri Lanka in 1989 was 2.76%. This ranked 13th globally.
How does 1989 compare to 1988 for Sri Lanka's education spending?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending went from 2.83% in 1988 to 2.76% in 1989, a 2.5% decrease.
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