Sri Lanka vs Uruguay: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$
Sri Lanka
1,464 millions
in 2018
Uruguay
1,446 millions
in 2023
Sri Lanka rank
66th
Uruguay rank
67th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Sri Lanka
- Uruguay
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 1,464 millions against 1,446 millions in Uruguay, a difference of 18 millions.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 12 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Uruguay ahead.
Sri Lanka ranks 66th and Uruguay ranks 67th of 146 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Sri Lanka averaged higher in 2 and Uruguay in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sri Lanka | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 331.4 millions | 330.99 millions | 0.4142 millions | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 412.36 millions | 385.68 millions | 26.68 millions | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 1,140 millions | 1,199 millions | 58.47 millions | Uruguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$, Sri Lanka or Uruguay?
- Sri Lanka, at 1,464 millions against 1,446 millions in Uruguay as of 2018.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ between Sri Lanka and Uruguay?
- 18 millions, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Uruguay?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2018.
- How do Sri Lanka and Uruguay rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Sri Lanka ranks 66th and Uruguay ranks 67th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (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