Sri Lanka vs Syrian Arab Republic: Government expenditure on education, constant US$
Sri Lanka
1,854 millions
in 2018
Syrian Arab Republic
2,117 millions
in 2009
Sri Lanka rank
86th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
84th
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ over time
- Sri Lanka
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 2,117 millions against 1,854 millions in Sri Lanka, a difference of 263 millions.
That makes Syrian Arab Republic's figure about 1.1 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 14 shared years of data; in 1973 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Sri Lanka ranks 86th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 84th of 174 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Sri Lanka averaged higher in 1 and Syrian Arab Republic in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sri Lanka | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 330.86 millions | 390.37 millions | 59.51 millions | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 1980s | 467.05 millions | 728.23 millions | 261.17 millions | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 1990s | 982.01 millions | 892.47 millions | 89.55 millions | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 1,140 millions | 2,117 millions | 977.36 millions | Syrian Arab Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant us$, Sri Lanka or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Syrian Arab Republic, at 2,117 millions against 1,854 millions in Sri Lanka as of 2009.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant us$ between Sri Lanka and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 263 millions, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2009.
- How do Sri Lanka and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Sri Lanka ranks 86th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 84th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). 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