Sri Lanka - Education Spending 1991
2.92%
+0.50% from 1990
Sri Lanka's education spending was 2.92% in 1991, increased +0.50% from 2.41% in 1990. This was the 14th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1991▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Haiti | 1.07% | 10.8% |
| 2nd | Guinea | 1.38% | 312.9% |
| 3rd | Bangladesh | 1.43% | -6.2% |
| 4th | Greece | 1.96% | -5.5% |
| 5th | St. Kitts and Nevis | 2.00% | -9.1% |
| 6th | Brunei Darussalam | 2.16% | -6.4% |
| 7th | Central African Republic | 2.28% | 1.4% |
| 8th | Niger | 2.31% | 11.3% |
| 9th | Uruguay | 2.48% | -20.1% |
| 10th | Mexico | 2.55% | 9.6% |
| 11th | Pakistan | 2.57% | 2.0% |
| 12th | Oman | 2.62% | 5.3% |
| 13th | Zambia | 2.74% | 2.9% |
| 14th | Sri Lanka | 2.92% | 20.9% |
| 15th | Thailand | 3.09% | 23.4% |
| 16th | Bermuda | 3.15% | 0.5% |
| 17th | Cameroon | 3.22% | -2.0% |
| 18th | Mauritius | 3.46% | 10.7% |
| 19th | Korea | 3.49% | 14.8% |
| 20th | Burundi | 3.49% | 4.0% |
| 21st | Cyprus | 3.58% | 7.1% |
| 22nd | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 3.74% | -0.8% |
| 23rd | Spain | 3.75% | 3.0% |
| 24th | Gambia, The | 3.78% | 33.8% |
| 25th | Latvia | 3.86% | 8.0% |
| 26th | Solomon Islands | 3.88% | 14.0% |
| 27th | Poland | 3.89% | - |
| 28th | Malta | 3.92% | 2.3% |
| 29th | Portugal | 4.07% | 14.1% |
| 30th | Slovenia | 4.07% | - |
| 31st | United Kingdom | 4.12% | 1.7% |
| 32nd | Morocco | 4.30% | -4.6% |
| 33rd | Jamaica | 4.38% | -8.3% |
| 34th | Switzerland | 4.55% | 3.5% |
| 35th | Ireland | 4.78% | 4.0% |
| 36th | Australia | 4.78% | 2.5% |
| 37th | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 4.87% | 9.1% |
| 38th | France | 4.88% | 7.1% |
| 39th | European Union | 4.88% | 6.6% |
| 40th | Austria | 5.12% | 2.9% |
| 41st | Netherlands | 5.15% | -1.3% |
| 42nd | Israel | 5.18% | 0.2% |
| 43rd | South Africa | 5.26% | 12.0% |
| 44th | Bulgaria | 5.43% | 21.9% |
| 45th | Sweden | 5.45% | 4.4% |
| 46th | Denmark | 5.60% | -4.2% |
| 47th | Saudi Arabia | 5.78% | -7.6% |
| 48th | Hungary | 5.88% | 8.2% |
| 49th | Tunisia | 6.03% | 4.1% |
| 50th | Finland | 6.34% | 18.7% |
| 51st | Norway | 6.37% | 1.0% |
| 52nd | Kenya | 6.57% | 8.9% |
| 53rd | Barbados | 6.64% | 1.9% |
| 54th | Canada | 6.86% | 14.9% |
| 55th | Cuba | 7.14% | -14.6% |
FAQ
What was Sri Lanka's education spending in 1991?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending in 1991 was 2.92%. This ranked 14th globally.
How did Sri Lanka's education spending change in 1991?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending increased by 20.9% in 1991 compared to 1990.
Which country had the highest education spending in 1991?▾
Cuba had the highest education spending in 1991 at 7.14%.
What is the education spending of Sri Lanka in 1991?▾
The education spending of Sri Lanka in 1991 was 2.92%. This ranked 14th globally.
How does 1991 compare to 1990 for Sri Lanka's education spending?▾
Sri Lanka's education spending went from 2.41% in 1990 to 2.92% in 1991, a 20.9% increase.
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