Education in Sri Lanka
2,887 indicators covering education for Sri Lanka.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, female | 81,590 | 2024 | down 9.8% | 31st |
| Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, male | 58,946 | 2024 | up 2.7% | 30th |
| Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, % female | 57.0% | 2024 | down 1.7% | 25th |
| Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, urban, % female | 58.0% | 2024 | down 4.9% | 29th |
| Non-teaching staff compensation as a percentage of total expenditure | 4.8% | 2016 | down 63.3% | 22nd |
| Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes | 3,686 number | 1992 | down 96.0% | 5th |
| Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, female | 1,648 number | 1992 | down 95.3% | 5th |