Central African Republic vs Sri Lanka: Theoretical duration of lower secondary education
Central African Republic
4 years
in 2025
Sri Lanka
4 years
in 2025
Central African Republic rank
18th
Sri Lanka rank
18th
Theoretical duration of lower secondary education over time
- Central African Republic
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 4 years against 4 years in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0 years.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 18th and Sri Lanka ranks 18th of 221 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4 years | 5 years | 1 years | Sri Lanka |
| 1980s | 4 years | 5 years | 1 years | Sri Lanka |
| 1990s | 4 years | 4.8 years | 0.8 years | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 4 years | 4 years | 0 years | — |
| 2010s | 4 years | 4 years | 0 years | — |
| 2020s | 4 years | 4 years | 0 years | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher theoretical duration of lower secondary education, Central African Republic or Sri Lanka?
- Central African Republic, at 4 years against 4 years in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in theoretical duration of lower secondary education between Central African Republic and Sri Lanka?
- 0 years, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Sri Lanka?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Sri Lanka rank globally for theoretical duration of lower secondary education?
- Central African Republic ranks 18th and Sri Lanka ranks 18th of 221 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years). 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