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Population

23,229,470 people (2025)

Total GDP

$99.0B (2024)

GDP Per capita

$3,450 (2024)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.776 (89.)

About Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is teardrop-shaped island nation with pristine beaches and ancient Buddhist heritage. The country produces world's finest Ceylon tea in highland plantations. Sri Lankan culture emphasizes Buddhism, traditional arts, and peaceful coexistence.

The nation has tropical monsoon climate with diverse ecosystems from beaches to mountains. Sri Lanka has presidential republic with democratic governance and ethnic diversity. The country has growing tourism industry and agricultural economy.

Colombo is commercial capital while Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is official capital. Sri Lanka has UNESCO World Heritage Sites including ancient cities and temples. The nation has Sinhala and Tamil as official languages.

Traditional Sri Lankan culture includes colorful festivals, classical dancing, and craft traditions. The country has Buddhist majority with Hindu, Muslim, and Christian minorities. Sri Lankan cuisine features rice, curry, and coconut with spicy flavors.

The population is 22 million with Sinhalese majority and Tamil minority communities. Sri Lanka offers tropical paradise, cultural heritage, and tea plantation beauty in Indian Ocean island.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$99.0B
$92.9B
$86.8B
$80.7B
$74.6B
$89.0B
$84.3B
$88.6B
$74.6B
$83.7B
$99.0B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
11.1%
0-14
10.6%
7.7%
15-24
7.5%
13.5%
25-44
14.0%
10.9%
45-64
12.1%
5.2%
65+
7.3%
Male
Female
%48.4 (11.236.835)
%51.6 (11.992.635)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 21.249.406 -0.56% 338.9
2090 22.409.403 -0.49% 357.4
2080 23.424.964 -0.38% 373.6
2070 24.171.322 -0.24% 385.5
2060 24.659.373 -0.13% 393.3
2050 24.813.690 +0.02% 395.7
2040 24.526.699 +0.23% 391.1
2030 23.767.952 +0.41% 379
2025 NOW 23.229.470 +0.54% 370.5
2020 22.561.807 +0.67% 359.8
2015 21.729.971 +0.85% 346.5
2010 20.879.089 +0.59% 333
2005 20.216.524 +0.64% 322.4
2000 19.293.054 +1.84% 307.7
1995 17.564.068 +1.67% 280.1
1990 16.352.458 +0.64% 260.8
1985 15.544.154 +0.66% 247.9
1980 14.847.974 +1.84% 236.8
1975 13.548.984 +1.83% 216.1
1970 12.287.110 +2.27% 196
1965 10.916.965 +2.47% 174.1
1960 9.661.389 +2.45% 154.1
1955 8.623.331 +2.1% 137.5
1950 7.811.047 - 124.6

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Gampaha
2.436.142
2 Kŏḷamba
2.375.415
3 Kuruṇægala
1.768.156
4 Mahanuvara
1.461.895
5 Kaḷutara
1.305.784

Geographic Regions

Central
2.571.557
Eastern
1.555.510
North Central
1.266.663
North Western
2.380.861
Northern
1.061.315
Sabaragamuwa
1.928.655
Southern
2.477.285
Uva
1.266.463
Western
6.102.151

Cities

Gampaha
2.436.142
Kaḷutara
1.305.784
Mahanuvara
1.461.895
Nuvara Ĕliya
725.280
Hambantŏṭa
671.418
Kilinŏchchi
136.710
Mannārama
123.756
Vavuniyāva
172.312
Mulativ
122.619
Maḍakalapuva
595.918
Ampāra
744.551
Trikuṇāmalaya
442.745
Kuruṇægala
1.768.156
Puttalama
818.816
Anurādhapura
960.080
Badulla
872.307
Mŏṇarāgala
527.585
Ratnapura
1.145.423
Kŏḷamba
2.375.415
Mātale
526.870
Gālla
1.097.372
Mātara
837.889
Yāpanaya
594.751
Pŏḷŏnnaruva
447.530
Kægalla
870.476

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