Sri Lanka Population 2026
Population Sri Lanka 2026 is 21 803 078 people. Sri Lanka ranks 58 in terms of population in the world - 0.27% of all inhabitants of the Earth. The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the official currency is the Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR). Chislennost.com has used information from reliable sources. Find out the population of a country, city, district at Chislennost.com.
Population of Sri Lanka
21 803 078 people
Flag of Sri Lanka
Data in March 2026
Population rank, Life expectancy, age and total area Sri Lanka |
|
|---|---|
| Population | |
| Population rank Sri Lanka | 21 803 078 people |
| Male population | 49.3% |
| Female population | 50.7% |
| Life expectancy Sri Lanka | |
| Life expectancy Male | 72.2 |
| Life expectancy Female | 79.4 |
| Age | |
| Median age Sri Lanka | 32.3 age |
| <15 years | 24.9% |
| 15 - 65 years | 67.2% |
| >65 years | 7.9% |
| Total area | |
| Total area Sri Lanka | 65610 km2 (#120 in world) |
| Population density | 332.31 per km2 |
The site chislennost.com uses information from official sources and is updated every month. Some data may differ due to the lack of the latest census.
Useful links:
FAQ
⚡ When was the population counted?
The population count in Sri Lanka was carried out in 2026.
⚡ What place does Sri Lanka occupy in terms of population on Earth?
Sri Lanka takes 58st place in the ranking of the population of countries on Earth.
⚡ Which city is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is the city of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte with a population of 119 364 people.