Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes
Afghanistan
1.16 million
in 2023
Sri Lanka
1.20 million
in 2023
Afghanistan rank
40th
Sri Lanka rank
38th
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- Afghanistan
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 1.20 million against 1.16 million in Afghanistan, a difference of 37,350.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Afghanistan ranks 40th and Sri Lanka ranks 38th of 196 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 912,205 | 1.27 million | 355,760 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 1.16 million | 1.20 million | 37,350 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes, Afghanistan or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 1.20 million against 1.16 million in Afghanistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka?
- 37,350, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Afghanistan and Sri Lanka rank globally for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 40th and Sri Lanka ranks 38th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release