Jamaica vs Sri Lanka: Government expenditure on primary education, US$
Jamaica
378.36 millions
in 2024
Sri Lanka
377.15 millions
in 2020
Jamaica rank
88th
Sri Lanka rank
89th
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ over time
- Jamaica
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 378.36 millions against 377.15 millions in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1.21 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 1973 it was Jamaica ahead.
Jamaica ranks 88th and Sri Lanka ranks 89th of 154 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34.12 millions | 32.68 millions | 1.44 millions | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 282.18 millions | 244.76 millions | 37.42 millions | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 294.02 millions | 484.13 millions | 190.11 millions | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, us$, Jamaica or Sri Lanka?
- Jamaica, at 378.36 millions against 377.15 millions in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, us$ between Jamaica and Sri Lanka?
- 1.21 millions, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Sri Lanka?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2019.
- How do Jamaica and Sri Lanka rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Jamaica ranks 88th and Sri Lanka ranks 89th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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