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South Asia · Country statistics

Sri Lanka

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population21.76M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$108.83B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$5K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth77.72024 · yearsInternet use54.6%2024 · % of populationForest area34%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
46.9%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Sri Lanka2024 · 46.9%
012.0324.0736.148.141960199320252000: 45.2%2001: 45.3%2002: 45.4%2003: 45.5%2004: 45.6%2005: 45.7%2006: 45.9%2007: 46.1%2008: 46.2%2009: 46.4%2010: 46.6%2011: 46.8%2012: 47%2013: 47.2%2014: 47.3%2015: 47.6%2016: 47.8%2017: 48%2018: 48.1%2019: 47.9%2020: 47.6%2021: 47.4%2022: 47.1%2023: 46.8%2024: 46.9%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Sri Lanka in perspective

Region
South Asia
Capital
Colombo
Country code
LKA

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