Iceland vs Sri Lanka: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$
Iceland
395.9 millions
in 2022
Sri Lanka
384.63 millions
in 2018
Iceland rank
82nd
Sri Lanka rank
83rd
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ over time
- Iceland
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 395.9 millions against 384.63 millions in Sri Lanka, a difference of 11.27 millions.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Iceland ranks 82nd and Sri Lanka ranks 83rd of 159 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 102.87 millions | 113.26 millions | 10.38 millions | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 255.5 millions | 167.78 millions | 87.72 millions | Iceland |
| 2010s | 326.93 millions | 272.61 millions | 54.32 millions | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$, Iceland or Sri Lanka?
- Iceland, at 395.9 millions against 384.63 millions in Sri Lanka as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ between Iceland and Sri Lanka?
- 11.27 millions, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Sri Lanka?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2018.
- How do Iceland and Sri Lanka rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Iceland ranks 82nd and Sri Lanka ranks 83rd of 159 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (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