American Samoa vs Sri Lanka: School enrollment, primary
School enrollment, primary over time
- American Samoa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 91.5% against 89.9% in American Samoa, a difference of 1.6%.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 174th and Sri Lanka ranks 171st of 205 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 99.6% | 117.2% | 17.7% | Sri Lanka |
| 1990s | 95.2% | 113.0% | 17.8% | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school enrollment, primary, American Samoa or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 91.5% against 89.9% in American Samoa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in school enrollment, primary between American Samoa and Sri Lanka?
- 1.6%, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Sri Lanka?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 1992.
- How do American Samoa and Sri Lanka rank globally for school enrollment, primary?
- American Samoa ranks 174th and Sri Lanka ranks 171st of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as School enrollment, primary (% gross). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.