The total population of Sri Lanka was estimated at 22.88 million people in 2024. In a steady upward trend, the total population rose by 7.33 million people from 1980.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

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.

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 Growth Annual Percent

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Total

Complete population data for Sri Lanka showing how many people live in Sri Lanka from 1960 to 2024

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Sri Lanka (SPPOPGROWLKA) from 1961 to 2024 about Sri Lanka, population, and rate.

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

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Sri Lanka (SPPOP65UPTOZSLKA) from 1960 to 2024 about Sri Lanka, 65-years +, and population.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Sri Lanka (POPTOTLKA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Sri Lanka and population.

Sri Lanka: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2024 is 80.58 percent, a decline from 80.79 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 38.30 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 1960 to 2024 is 81.8 percent. The minimum value, 80.58 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 83.57 percent was recorded in 1960.

Sri Lanka: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 12.1 percent, an increase from 11.74 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 1960 to 2024 is 6.16 percent. The minimum value, 3.78 percent, was reached in 1966 while the maximum of 12.1 percent was recorded in 2024.

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

Sri Lanka LK: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 7.072 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.198 % for 2016. Sri Lanka LK: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.132 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.106 % in 1980 and a record low of 7.072 % in 2017. Sri Lanka LK: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Sri Lanka (SPPOPDPNDOLLKA) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, Sri Lanka, working-age, ratio, and population.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 10-14, female (% of female population) and country Sri Lanka. Indicator Definition:Female population between the ages 10 to 14 as a percentage of the total female population.The indicator "Population ages 10-14, female (% of female population)" stands at 7.34 as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.30 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -1.30.The 3 year change in percent is -3.80.The 5 year change in percent is -5.74.The 10 year change in percent is -5.23.The Serie's long term average value is 10.15. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 27.62 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +0.0%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -40.84%.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 55-59, male (% of male population) and country Sri Lanka. Indicator Definition:Male population between the ages 55 to 59 as a percentage of the total male population.The indicator "Population ages 55-59, male (% of male population)" stands at 5.39 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.6178 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 0.6178.The 3 year change in percent is 1.39.The 5 year change in percent is 1.31.The 10 year change in percent is 4.14.The Serie's long term average value is 3.86. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 39.44 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +89.03%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for Sri Lanka (SPPOP0014TOZSLKA) from 1960 to 2024 about 0 to 14 years, Sri Lanka, and population.

Actual value and historical data chart for Sri Lanka Population Density People Per Sq Km

Time series data for the statistic Rural population and country Sri Lanka. Indicator Definition:Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.The indicator "Rural population" stands at 17.66 Million as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/2018. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.8014 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -0.8014.The 3 year change in percent is -1.76.The 5 year change in percent is -0.5077.The 10 year change in percent is 3.93.The Serie's long term average value is 13.78 Million. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 28.20 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +118.74%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2021, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -1.76%.