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Sri Lanka Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

89.80% −1.65pp (-1.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #152 Global Peak 123.75% (1985) Source World Bank

Sri Lanka Primary Enrollment (1970–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's primary enrollment stood at 89.80% in 2025, a decline of +1.65pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 89.80% by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 152nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2026* trend 88.77% - -
2025* trend 89.80% - -
2025 89.80% −1.65pp #152
2023 91.45% −1.53pp #133
2022 92.98% −1.47pp #133
2021 94.46% −0.77pp #127
2020 95.23% −0.24pp #128
2019 95.47% −0.46pp #127
2018 95.93% −0.69pp #129
2017 96.62% −0.32pp #130
2016 96.94% −0.51pp #129
2015 97.45% +0.02pp #126
2014 97.43% +0.22pp #129
2013 97.21% +0.09pp #125
2012 97.12% −0.10pp #134
2011 97.22% −0.24pp #134
2010 97.45% +4.77pp #134
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +38.3% GDP growth 5.0% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Lanka's primary enrollment?

Sri Lanka's primary enrollment was 89.80% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's primary enrollment peaked at 123.75% in 1985.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Sri Lanka?

The lowest primary enrollment in Sri Lanka was 83.17% in 1976.

How does Sri Lanka rank in primary enrollment?

Sri Lanka ranks 152nd globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary enrollment of Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's primary enrollment is projected to reach 89.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 89.80%. This ranks 152nd in the world.

Cite this page

APA
Sri Lanka Primary Enrollment. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/primary-enrollment
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_primary-enrollment, title = {Sri Lanka Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }