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Sri Lanka: Secondary education, duration (years)

In , Sri Lanka's Secondary education, duration (years) was 8.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 6.43 . Sri Lanka ranks #13 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Sri Lanka Secondary education, duration (years) trend

Highlights

Peak
8.00
Trough
8.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Secondary education, duration (years)
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000
8.0000

About Secondary education, duration (years)

Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.

Indicator code: SE.SEC.DURSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Sri Lanka's Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Sri Lanka's Secondary education, duration (years) was 8.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Secondary education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Sri Lanka's Secondary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Secondary education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Sri Lanka ranked #13 out of 209 countries reporting Secondary education, duration (years).
How does Sri Lanka's Secondary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 6.43, so Sri Lanka is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
What is Secondary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?
Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.DURS), CC BY 4.0.