Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 7.5 number per square kilometre in 2018. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Sri Lanka, 2010–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number per square kilometre.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 7.5 number per square kilometre for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in 2018.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Sri Lanka peaked at 8.18 number per square kilometre in 2016 and was at its lowest, 6.7 number per square kilometre, in 2010.
That places Sri Lanka 38th out of 198 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | number per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.7 number per square kilometre | — |
| 2011 | 6.89 number per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 7.04 number per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 7.23 number per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 7.42 number per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 7.96 number per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 8.18 number per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 7.82 number per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 7.5 number per square kilometre | -4.1% |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 35 Ghana 8.14 number per square kilometre compare
- 36 Japan 7.75 number per square kilometre compare
- 37 Philippines 7.61 number per square kilometre compare
- 39 United States Virgin Islands 7.45 number per square kilometre
- 40 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 7.29 number per square kilometre compare
- 41 Marshall Islands 7.01 number per square kilometre compare
More education data for Sri Lanka
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 155,543 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 224,799 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0715 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Sri Lanka?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Sri Lanka was 7.5 number per square kilometre in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 8.18 number per square kilometre in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.7 number per square kilometre in 2010.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- Sri Lanka ranks 38th out of 198 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.