Sri Lanka society & media statistics
Age structure, cities, languages for Sri Lanka: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
Official languages: Sinhala, Tamil. Largest city: Colombo.
| Indicator | Sri Lanka | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 15 | 21.7% | 2025 | #116 of 236 | 24.4% |
| People aged 65 and over | 12.5% | 2025 | #97 of 236 | 10.4% |
| Urban population | 20.5% | 2025 | #206 of 211 | 57.8% |
Society & Media: world rankings · Sri Lanka population
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