Population Change in Sri Lanka (2015 - 2025)
This statistic measures population change across countries, highlighting shifts in demographics. Understanding these changes is crucial for planning resources, economic growth, and social services.
Population Change over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 121.56K persons | 8.70K persons | -6.68% |
| 2024 | 130.25K persons | 3.39K persons | -2.53% |
| 2023 | 133.64K persons | 6.02K persons | -4.31% |
| 2022 | 139.66K persons | +10.14K persons | +7.83% |
| 2021 | 129.52K persons | 18.09K persons | -12.25% |
| 2020 | 147.61K persons | 7.30K persons | -4.71% |
| 2019 | 154.90K persons | 5.06K persons | -3.16% |
| 2018 | 159.96K persons | 11.26K persons | -6.58% |
| 2017 | 171.23K persons | 11.04K persons | -6.06% |
| 2016 | 182.27K persons | +2.94K persons | +1.64% |
| 2015 | 179.33K persons | — | — |
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