What is the Population of Sri Lanka?

The flag of Sri Lanka features two large adjacent but separate rectangular areas, centered on a golden-yellow field. The smaller hoist-side rectangle is divided into two equal vertical bands of teal and orange, and the larger fly-side rectangle is maroon with a centered golden-yellow lion holding a Kastane sword in its right fore-paw and four golden-yellow Bo leaves, one in each corner.
Population of Sri Lanka 21,763,170

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.

Population21,763,170
Population rank61st of 196
Share of world population0.27%
Area65,610 km²
Population density332 / km²
DemonymSri Lankan

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).

How does Sri Lanka rank by population?

Sri Lanka is the 61st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.

What is the population density of Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka has a population density of roughly 332 people per km².

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