LKA · South Asia / South Asia
Total Population
21.92 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
77.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,916,000 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | -0.55 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 356.2 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 10.10 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.80 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.95 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 77.7 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 5.2 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 92.7 percent | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 20.3 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Sinhala
Official
87.0%
Tamil
Official
28.5%
English
Official
23.8%
Religions
Buddhist
Major
70.2%
Hindu
12.6%
Muslim
9.7%
Roman Catholic
6.1%
Other Christian
1.3%
Other
0.1%