What is the Population of Sri Lanka?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Sri Lanka has a population of approximately 21,763,170 people, making it the 61st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.27% of the world's population. With a land area of 65,610 km², the population density is roughly 332 people per km².
| Population | 21,763,170 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 61st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.27% |
| Area | 65,610 km² |
| Population density | 332 / km² |
| Demonym | Sri Lankan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 21,763,170 | 61st |
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 58th |
| Taiwan | 23,317,031 | 59th |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 60th |
| Malawi | 20,734,262 | 62nd |
| Kazakhstan | 20,426,568 | 63rd |
| Chile | 20,206,953 | 64th |
Sri Lanka in context
- Sri Lanka covers 65,610 km², making it the 120th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Sri Lanka has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 21,763,170 people, Sri Lanka holds about 1.1% of the population of Southern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Sri Lanka is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Sri Lanka — FAQ
What is the population of Sri Lanka?
The population of Sri Lanka is approximately 21,763,170 (21.8 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Sri Lanka in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Sri Lanka at approximately 21,763,170 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Sri Lanka is the 61st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Sri Lanka?
Approximately 21,763,170 people live in Sri Lanka, making it the 61st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Sri Lanka rank by population?
Sri Lanka is the 61st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.27%.
What is the population density of Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a population density of roughly 332 people per km², based on a land area of 65,610 km².
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