Sri Lanka

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

"An Indian Ocean island nation known for its tea plantations, ancient temples, and diverse wildlife."

Southern Asia
UN Member
Commonwealth

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

6.89°, 7.99°

Official Languages

Sinhala, Tamil

Population

22.04M

Total Area

65.61K km²

Population Density

335.88 people per km²

Currency

Sri Lankan rupee

Rs රු

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#60
22,037,000

Total Population-0.7%

2023
#60
77.5 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#105
19.2%

Urban Population

2023
#101
1.97

Fertility Rate

2023
#142
51.2%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#74
$84.4B

GDP-2.3%

2023
#123
$3.8K

GDP per Capita

2023
#4
-0.4%

Inflation

2024
#85
5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#101
37.7

Gini Index

2019

Frequently Asked Questions About Sri Lanka

What is the capital of Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's capital city is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

What is the population of Sri Lanka?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Sri Lanka is approximately 22.04M people. This makes it the 60th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka spans a total area of approximately 65,610 square kilometers (25,332.15 square miles).

Which continent is Sri Lanka in?

Sri Lanka is located in Asia, specifically within the Southern Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Sri Lanka?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sri Lanka is approximately $84.36B USD. This ranks Sri Lanka as the 74th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.