Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Total

Historical dataset showing total population for Sri Lanka by year from 1950 to 2025.

The total population in Sri Lanka was estimated at 23.1 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Male Percent Of Total

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Sri Lanka including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Key information about Sri Lanka population

• The Sri Lanka population reached 21.8 million people in Jun 2025, compared with the previously reported figure of 21.9 million people in Jun 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 44.6 million people in Jun 2011 and a record low of 21.2 million people in Jun 2018

*This indicator will be no longer available from March 2026, 4th onwards. CEIC has a plan to remove the non-standard frequency indicator after the standard frequency indicator has been added and be available on this table. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka provides Mid-year Population

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Ages 15 64 Percent Of Total

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Colombo, Sri Lanka metro area from 1950 to 2025.

There were 9 950 100 Facebook users in Sri Lanka in July 2025, which accounted for 45.3% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 58.2%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (3 100 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 1 800 000.

There were 2 692 000 Linkedin users in Sri Lanka in April 2025, which accounted for 12.3% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 200 000).

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Ages 0 14 Total

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Ages 65 And Above Percent Of Total

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Female Percent Of Total

As of 2025, Sri Lanka had the lowest divorce rate in the world, with 0.15 divorces per 1,000 population. Vietnam and Guatemala followed with 0.2 divorces per 1,000 inhabitants.

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Ages 0 14 Male Percent Of Total

There were 9 290 800 Messenger users in Sri Lanka in October 2025, which accounted for 42.3% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 59.4%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (2 900 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 1 700 000.

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Rural Population Percent Of Total Population

There were 2 314 900 Instagram users in Sri Lanka in November 2025, which accounted for 10.5% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 58.8%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (985 800). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where men lead by 581 900.

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Urban Population Percent Of Total

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Ages 0 14 Female Percent Of Total