Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ was 2,773 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
2,773 millions
Change on year
down 28.3%
World rank
56th
of 135 countries
All-time high
4,507 millions
in 2016
All-time low
6.39 millions
in 2001
Years of data
11
2001–2018

Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ in Sri Lanka, 2001–2018

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2001200920182001: 6.4 millions2009: 1.3k millions2010: 1.5k millions2011: 1.7k millions2012: 1.6k millions2013: 1.8k millions2014: 2.1k millions2015: 2.5k millions2016: 4.5k millions2017: 3.9k millions2018: 2.8k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

Sri Lanka recorded 2,773 millions for government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.3% on the previous year and up 110.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Sri Lanka peaked at 4,507 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 6.39 millions, in 2001.

That places Sri Lanka 56th out of 135 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 660.83 millions 6.39 millions 1,315 millions 2
2010s 2,492 millions 1,518 millions 4,507 millions 9

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

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  5. 58 Ghana 2,467 millions compare
  6. 59 Dominican Republic 2,366 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Sri Lanka?
Government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Sri Lanka was 2,773 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 4,507 millions in 2016.
What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 6.39 millions in 2001.
How does Sri Lanka rank for government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$?
Sri Lanka ranks 56th out of 135 countries with data for 2018.
Is government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 110.8%. 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 secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
135 places, 1,909 data points, 1990–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on secondary education (current, capital, and transfers), in millions PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in nominal value. 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 PPP$. 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/