Mali vs Sri Lanka: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$
Mali
1,326 millions
in 2021
Sri Lanka
1,268 millions
in 2020
Mali rank
76th
Sri Lanka rank
77th
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time
- Mali
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Mali currently reports 1,326 millions against 1,268 millions in Sri Lanka, a difference of 58 millions.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Mali ranks 76th and Sri Lanka ranks 77th of 138 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 407.13 millions | 773.39 millions | 366.26 millions | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 517.16 millions | 1,469 millions | 952.1 millions | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 1,090 millions | 1,268 millions | 178.53 millions | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, ppp$, Mali or Sri Lanka?
- Mali, at 1,326 millions against 1,268 millions in Sri Lanka as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between Mali and Sri Lanka?
- 58 millions, with Mali ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Sri Lanka?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2020.
- How do Mali and Sri Lanka rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Mali ranks 76th and Sri Lanka ranks 77th of 138 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (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