Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ was 1,919 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Sri Lanka, 1973–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 1,919 millions for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in 2018.
The figure is down 21.6% on the previous year and up 68.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Sri Lanka peaked at 2,911 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 306.68 millions, in 1975.
Sri Lanka ranks 75th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 336.26 millions | — |
| 1975 | 306.68 millions | -8.8% |
| 1979 | 350.28 millions | +14.2% |
| 1980 | 390.5 millions | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 372.77 millions | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 406.69 millions | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 398.3 millions | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 379.15 millions | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 473.65 millions | +24.9% |
| 1986 | 538.27 millions | +13.6% |
| 1987 | 516.12 millions | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 565.29 millions | +9.5% |
| 1989 | 563.72 millions | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 524.86 millions | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 663.92 millions | +26.5% |
| 1994 | 834.23 millions | +25.7% |
| 1995 | 837.38 millions | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 982.64 millions | +17.3% |
| 1998 | 999.05 millions | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 1,140 millions | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 1,029 millions | -9.8% |
| 2011 | 1,175 millions | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 1,061 millions | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 1,188 millions | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 1,487 millions | +25.2% |
| 2015 | 1,800 millions | +21.1% |
| 2016 | 2,911 millions | +61.7% |
| 2017 | 2,447 millions | -15.9% |
| 2018 | 1,919 millions | -21.6% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 1,919 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,289 millions, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 1,919 millions is above the median for South Asia, which is 1,544 millions, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 331.07 millions | 306.68 millions | 350.28 millions | 3 |
| 1980s | 460.45 millions | 372.77 millions | 565.29 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 807.01 millions | 524.86 millions | 999.05 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,140 millions | 1,140 millions | 1,140 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 1,669 millions | 1,029 millions | 2,911 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Sri Lanka?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Sri Lanka was 1,919 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 2,911 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 306.68 millions in 1975.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Sri Lanka ranks 75th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ in constant value (taking into account inflation). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$, and where it is expressed in constant value, uses a GDP deflator to account for inflation. The constant prices base year is normally three years before the year of the data release. For example, in the July 2017 data release, constant US$ values are expressed in 2014 prices. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/