🇱🇰Sri Lanka — Population & Demographics
Sri Lanka has a population of 22,037,000, ranking #60 in the world. The capital is Colombo. Located in South Asia.
World Bank classification: Lower middle income
World countries by population — Sri Lanka is #60
22,037,000
Population
#60
World Rank
77.5
Life Expectancy
$3,799
GDP Per Capita
Demographics
| Population | 22,037,000 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.65% |
| Urban Population | 20.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.97 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.5 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 5.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 92.7% |
Economy
$3,799
GDP Per Capita
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
Other Countries in South Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka has a population of 22,037,000, ranking #60 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.65%.
Life expectancy in Sri Lanka is 77.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 5.3 per 1,000 live births.
Sri Lanka's GDP per capita is $3,799. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.