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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
Undernourishment
7.4%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Sri Lanka2023 · 7.4%
04.28.412.616.81960199320252001: 16.8%2002: 16.1%2003: 15.9%2004: 15.2%2005: 14.2%2006: 13.5%2007: 12.1%2008: 11.1%2009: 10.6%2010: 11%2011: 10.8%2012: 10%2013: 8.8%2014: 6.1%2015: 4.5%2016: 4.1%2017: 5%2018: 5.3%2019: 3.8%2020: 3.3%2021: 4.6%2022: 6.1%2023: 7.4%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Sri Lanka in perspective

Region
South Asia
Capital
Colombo
Country code
LKA

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