Greece vs Sri Lanka: Persistence to last grade of primary

Greece
98.6%
in 2016
Sri Lanka
98.4%
in 2016
Greece rank
24th
Sri Lanka rank
26th

Persistence to last grade of primary over time

  • Greece
  • Sri Lanka
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How they compare

Greece currently reports 98.6% against 98.4% in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Sri Lanka ahead.

Greece ranks 24th and Sri Lanka ranks 26th of 99 countries.

Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persistence to last grade of primary, Greece or Sri Lanka?
Greece, at 98.6% against 98.4% in Sri Lanka as of 2016.
What is the difference in persistence to last grade of primary between Greece and Sri Lanka?
0.2%, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Sri Lanka?
6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2016.
How do Greece and Sri Lanka rank globally for persistence to last grade of primary?
Greece ranks 24th and Sri Lanka ranks 26th of 99 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
101 places, 750 data points, 1990–2018
Last refreshed