How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Sri Lanka?

5 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2024.

Where does this data come from?

Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Burkina Faso vs Sri Lanka: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Burkina Faso

1.2%

in 2024

Sri Lanka

1.0%

in 2024

Burkina Faso rank

71st

Sri Lanka rank

74th

Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time

Burkina Faso
Sri Lanka

How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 1.2% against 1.0% in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.2%.

That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.2 times Sri Lanka's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Burkina Faso has been ahead every year.

Burkina Faso ranks 71st and Sri Lanka ranks 74th of 80 countries.

Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Burkina Faso	Sri Lanka	Difference	Ahead
2010s	2.1%	0.8%	1.2%	Burkina Faso
2020s	1.2%	1.1%	0.2%	Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Burkina Faso or Sri Lanka?: Burkina Faso, at 1.2% against 1.0% in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Burkina Faso and Sri Lanka?: 0.2%, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Sri Lanka?: 5 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2024.
How do Burkina Faso and Sri Lanka rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?: Burkina Faso ranks 71st and Sri Lanka ranks 74th of 80 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit: cumulative
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 80 places, 888 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.