Total population in Sri Lanka
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Sri Lanka was 23,229,470 people, up from 23,103,565 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Sri Lanka with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Sri Lanka
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 229 470 |
| 2024 | 23 103 565 |
| 2023 | 22 971 617 |
| 2022 | 22 834 965 |
| 2021 | 22 700 372 |
| 2020 | 22 561 807 |
| 2019 | 22 410 552 |
| 2018 | 22 253 118 |
| 2017 | 22 087 522 |
| 2016 | 21 910 772 |
| 2015 | 21 729 971 |
| 2014 | 21 547 456 |
| 2013 | 21 358 827 |
| 2012 | 21 169 458 |
| 2011 | 21 009 048 |
| 2010 | 20 879 089 |
| 2009 | 20 756 435 |
| 2008 | 20 629 378 |
| 2007 | 20 492 545 |
| 2006 | 20 352 411 |
| 2005 | 20 216 524 |
| 2004 | 20 087 605 |
| 2003 | 19 951 521 |
| 2002 | 19 805 752 |
| 2001 | 19 600 362 |
| 2000 | 19 293 054 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.