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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(Jan-Nov 2023)

Travel

Top country to travel lonely planet

Economic Indicators

   GDP Rate

2023 Q3

CSE Performance ASPI

15 March 2024

Inflation

Month

Point to Point

Annual Average

Exchange Rate  

(15 March 2024)
CurrencyBuyingSelling
USD0LKR0LKR
GBP0LKR0LKR
Year / MonthAmount / LKR Bn
Governement Revenue & GrantJan-Nov 20232,771
Government ExpenditureJan-Nov 20234,792
Overall Budget DeficitJan-Nov 20232,020