Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 0.4969 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sri Lanka, 1988–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sri Lanka is 0.4969 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 209.9% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sri Lanka peaked at 19.91 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -2.94 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Sri Lanka 119th out of 205 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0.3403 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 4.11 % change on previous year | +1107.0% |
| 1990 | 19.91 % change on previous year | +384.8% |
| 1991 | -2.94 % change on previous year | -114.8% |
| 1992 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -188.4% |
| 1993 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 1994 | -0.212 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 1995 | -2.21 % change on previous year | +944.0% |
| 2012 | 0.4914 % change on previous year | -122.2% |
| 2017 | 0.9866 % change on previous year | +100.7% |
| 2018 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +149.7% |
| 2019 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 2020 | -2.87 % change on previous year | -268.5% |
| 2021 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -141.4% |
| 2022 | -0.4522 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 2023 | 0.4969 % change on previous year | -209.9% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 0.4969 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.4146 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 0.4969 % change on previous year is below the median for South Asia, which is 2.53 % change on previous year, 20% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.22 % change on previous year | 0.3403 % change on previous year | 4.11 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | 2.5 % change on previous year | -2.94 % change on previous year | 19.91 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.41 % change on previous year | 0.4914 % change on previous year | 2.46 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | -0.4091 % change on previous year | -2.87 % change on previous year | 1.19 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 116 Belgium 0.6009 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Mauritius 0.5496 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Hong Kong, China 0.5332 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Maldives 0.4638 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Samoa 0.4146 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Ireland 0.4105 % 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 secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sri Lanka?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Sri Lanka was 0.4969 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 19.91 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.94 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Sri Lanka ranks 119th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. 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 secondary education, both sexes (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 secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.