Estonia vs Sri Lanka: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$
Estonia
408.12 millions
in 2022
Sri Lanka
389.43 millions
in 2018
Estonia rank
83rd
Sri Lanka rank
85th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ over time
- Estonia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 408.12 millions against 389.43 millions in Sri Lanka, a difference of 18.69 millions.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Estonia ranks 83rd and Sri Lanka ranks 85th of 164 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.63 millions | 55.26 millions | 8.63 millions | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 161.1 millions | 107.02 millions | 54.07 millions | Estonia |
| 2010s | 311.61 millions | 280.51 millions | 31.1 millions | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, us$, Estonia or Sri Lanka?
- Estonia, at 408.12 millions against 389.43 millions in Sri Lanka as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ between Estonia and Sri Lanka?
- 18.69 millions, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Sri Lanka?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2018.
- How do Estonia and Sri Lanka rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Estonia ranks 83rd and Sri Lanka ranks 85th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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