Sri Lanka - Education Spending 1990
2.41%
−0.34% from 1989
Sri Lanka's education spending was 2.41% in 1990, decreased +0.34% from 2.76% in 1989. This was the 12th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1990▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paraguay | 1.04% | -25.4% |
| 2nd | Argentina | 1.07% | 2.0% |
| 3rd | Tanzania | 1.47% | -4.9% |
| 4th | Bangladesh | 1.52% | 0.4% |
| 5th | Niger | 2.07% | 97.1% |
| 6th | Greece | 2.07% | 1.5% |
| 7th | Central African Republic | 2.24% | -11.9% |
| 8th | Malawi | 2.25% | 3.0% |
| 9th | Chile | 2.25% | -20.3% |
| 10th | Brunei Darussalam | 2.31% | -17.9% |
| 11th | Mexico | 2.32% | 1.9% |
| 12th | Sri Lanka | 2.41% | -12.5% |
| 13th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 2.47% | -3.6% |
| 14th | Oman | 2.49% | -16.3% |
| 15th | Pakistan | 2.52% | 6.5% |
| 16th | Gambia, The | 2.83% | -5.0% |
| 17th | Korea | 3.04% | -0.8% |
| 18th | Mauritius | 3.13% | -9.8% |
| 19th | Bermuda | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| 20th | Cameroon | 3.29% | 24.1% |
| 21st | Cyprus | 3.34% | -1.1% |
| 22nd | Burundi | 3.36% | 0.4% |
| 23rd | Portugal | 3.57% | 2.7% |
| 24th | Latvia | 3.58% | - |
| 25th | Spain | 3.64% | 2.3% |
| 26th | Trinidad and Tobago | 3.65% | -13.0% |
| 27th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 3.77% | -5.6% |
| 28th | Malta | 3.83% | 6.8% |
| 29th | United Kingdom | 4.06% | -1.7% |
| 30th | Iceland | 4.26% | - |
| 31st | Switzerland | 4.39% | 6.0% |
| 32nd | Bulgaria | 4.45% | 26.2% |
| 33rd | Morocco | 4.51% | -5.2% |
| 34th | France | 4.56% | 1.4% |
| 35th | European Union | 4.58% | -0.1% |
| 36th | Ireland | 4.60% | -2.4% |
| 37th | Australia | 4.67% | -1.5% |
| 38th | South Africa | 4.70% | 5.8% |
| 39th | Jamaica | 4.78% | -7.8% |
| 40th | Austria | 4.98% | -1.2% |
| 41st | Israel | 5.17% | -5.0% |
| 42nd | Sweden | 5.22% | -23.1% |
| 43rd | Netherlands | 5.22% | -4.4% |
| 44th | Finland | 5.34% | 5.2% |
| 45th | Hungary | 5.43% | 7.3% |
| 46th | Eswatini | 5.48% | -3.1% |
| 47th | Botswana | 5.74% | -6.7% |
| 48th | Tunisia | 5.79% | -1.5% |
| 49th | Canada | 5.97% | -1.7% |
| 50th | Norway | 6.31% | 0.2% |
| 51st | Tuvalu | 6.99% | - |
| 52nd | Zimbabwe | 12.45% | 1.4% |
FAQ
What was Sri Lanka's education spending in 1990?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending in 1990 was 2.41%. This ranked 12th globally.
How did Sri Lanka's education spending change in 1990?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending decreased by 12.5% in 1990 compared to 1989.
Which country had the highest education spending in 1990?▾
Zimbabwe had the highest education spending in 1990 at 12.45%.
What is the education spending of Sri Lanka in 1990?▾
The education spending of Sri Lanka in 1990 was 2.41%. This ranked 12th globally.
How does 1990 compare to 1989 for Sri Lanka's education spending?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending went from 2.76% in 1989 to 2.41% in 1990, a 12.5% decrease.
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