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Sri Lanka at a Glance

Demographics

The population of Sri Lanka is roughly 21.7 million with annual population growth rate of 1.14%

Geography

  • Coordinates: 7°N 81°E
  • Area: 65,612 sq km
  • Coastline: 1340 km
  • Largest City: Colombo

An island southeast of the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka is strategically located close to major shipping lanes.

Education

Literacy rate

Youth literacy rate

Health

Life Expectancy (Years)

Male

Female

Transport

Km of paved roads

Tourist

Tourist Arrivals - January 2024

Travel

Top country to travel lonely planet

Economic Indicators

   GDP Rate

2024 Q1

CSE Performance ASPI

05 December 2024

Inflation

Month

Point to Point

Annual Average

Exchange Rate  

(05 December 2024)
CurrencyBuyingSelling
USD0LKR0LKR
GBP0LKR0LKR
Year / MonthAmount / LKR Bn
Governement Revenue & GrantJan-July 20242155.9
Government ExpenditureJan-July 20243034.4
Overall Budget Deficit..