Population: 22 million
Sri Lanka has a population of 22 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $75 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Sri Lanka is $75 billion ($3,400 per capita).
Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
The capital city of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).
Languages: Sinhala, Tamil
Official/main languages: Sinhala, Tamil. Area: 65,610 km². Continent: Asia.
Sri Lanka Overview
Sri Lanka (🇱🇰) is located in Asia with a total area of 65,610 km². The country has a population of 22 million and its capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
Economy
- GDP: $75 billion
- GDP per capita: $3,400
- Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Key Facts
- Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Languages: Sinhala, Tamil
- Area: 65,610 km²
- Continent: Asia
How to read this Sri Lanka profile
Use the population of 22 million together with the area of 65,610 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $75 billion and GDP per capita of $3,400 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Sri Lanka data sources and update scope
This Sri Lanka profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sri Lanka?
The population of Sri Lanka is approximately 22 million.
What is the GDP of Sri Lanka?
The GDP of Sri Lanka is approximately $75 billion, which translates to $3,400 per capita.
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.