Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate was 3.31 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1993–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 3.31 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in 2018.
That represents a change of up 640.6% on the previous year and up 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 7.8 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -1.35 % change on previous year, in 2004.
Sri Lanka ranks 67th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | -0.0889 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -3102.7% |
| 1995 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 1996 | 7.8 % change on previous year | +295.7% |
| 2003 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 2004 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 2005 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -402.7% |
| 2006 | 0.0607 % change on previous year | -98.5% |
| 2007 | -0.1594 % change on previous year | -362.7% |
| 2008 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -1587.2% |
| 2009 | 0.6832 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 2010 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +337.2% |
| 2011 | 0.2076 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 2012 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +392.7% |
| 2016 | -0.2184 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 2017 | 0.4468 % change on previous year | -304.6% |
| 2018 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +640.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.09 % change on previous year | -0.0889 % change on previous year | 7.8 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.15 % change on previous year | -1.35 % change on previous year | 4.1 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.29 % change on previous year | -0.2184 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 64 Cyprus 3.53 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Mauritius 3.48 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 3.45 % change on previous year
- 68 Uganda 3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Qatar 3.16 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Chile 3.15 % change on previous year 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 teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 3.31 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 7.8 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.35 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 67th out of 189 countries with data for 2018.
- Is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Teachers in primary education, female UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.