Real-time statistics of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka sits in the Asia (subregion: Southern Asia). Its capital city is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte and the national territory covers 65,610 km², offering a variety of landscapes and climates.

The current population (2024) is estimated at 21,916,000 inhabitants, highlighting the demographic weight of the nation. Main languages include Sinhala, Tamil, a sign of its cultural diversity and the historical influence of different communities.

The nominal gross domestic product (2024) reaches 98,963,185,509.65 US dollars. The official currency is Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), used daily across both metropolitan areas and rural zones for commerce and services.

Economy and development

During the latest period with available data, real GDP grew by 5.01%, providing a view into the performance of productive sectors and development policies. Infrastructure and services in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte act as a hub of innovation and connection with international markets.

Comparison with other countries

No bordering countries are recorded in the database, so international relations take place mainly via sea or air routes.

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