South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and
South Africa
9.16
in 2020
Sri Lanka
9.01
in 2016
South Africa rank
40th
Sri Lanka rank
41st
Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9.16 against 9.01 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.15.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 40th and Sri Lanka ranks 41st of 81 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.19 | 8.28 | 1.09 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 8.38 | 8.93 | 0.5539 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- South Africa, at 9.16 against 9.01 in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
- What is the difference in average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 0.15, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and?
- South Africa ranks 40th and Sri Lanka ranks 41st of 81 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and above, rural. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.