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

Population, total in Sri Lanka was reported at 22037000 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Sri Lanka population growth rate for 2023 was -0.65%, a 0.76% decline from 2022.

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<li>Sri Lanka population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>0.11%</strong>, a <strong>0.96% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Sri Lanka population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>1.08%</strong>, a <strong>0.54% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Sri Lanka population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>0.53%</strong>, a <strong>0.08% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

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.

Population growth (annual %) in Sri Lanka was reported at --0.65132 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, female in Sri Lanka was reported at 11373412 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

There were 2 682 000 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).

There were 9 405 900 Facebook users in Sri Lanka in April 2025, which accounted for 43% 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 35 to 44, where men lead by 1 300 000.

There were 1 837 000 Instagram users in Sri Lanka in May 2025, which accounted for 8.4% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 59.6%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (835 400). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where men lead by 504 700.

Rural population in Sri Lanka was reported at 17803472 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in Sri Lanka was reported at 7.0014 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Historical chart and dataset showing Sri Lanka death rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 00-04, male (% of male population) in Sri Lanka was reported at 7.5073 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Population ages 0-4, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Sri Lanka was reported at 359 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

There were 8 337 900 Messenger users in Sri Lanka in April 2025, which accounted for 38.1% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 60.2%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (2 700 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 1 600 000.

Population ages 15-64, total in Sri Lanka was reported at 14522387 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Population ages 15-64, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Sri Lanka was reported at 11.74 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, male (% of total population) in Sri Lanka was reported at 48.39 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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.

As of 2025, a total of over 99 thousand refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar were registered in India. Sri Lanka followed in terms of the highest number of refugees in India. India hosts over 273 thousand refugees.