World Bank Group compiles education data for Sri Lanka, sourced from UNESCO Institute for Statistics. The data covers inputs, participation, efficiency, and outcomes related to education. The dataset was last updated on 2026-04-28.
Use Cases
- Analyze education system efficiency based on inputs and outcomes described in the source.
- Model the impact of education on poverty reduction using compiled indicators.
- Benchmark Sri Lanka's education participation rates against other countries using World Bank data.
Strengths
- Data is compiled by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics from official surveys and reports.
- License is clearly stated as CC-BY-4.0.
- Dataset is part of a consolidated country dataset on HDX for broader context.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
- Source
- World Bank Group, with data compiled by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- Collection Method
- Compiled from official responses to surveys and reports provided by education authorities.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-28 06:17:21.162778; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Sri Lanka