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Sri Lanka: Population ages 15-64, total

In , Sri Lanka's Population ages 15-64, total was 14.44 million.

That's down 0.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,340,761.61 . Sri Lanka ranks #57 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Sri Lanka Population ages 15-64, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
14.62M
Trough
13.65M
1-year change
-0.6%
5-year change
+0.4%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+4.5%
+0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, total
14.435M
14.522M
14.623M
14.609M
14.455M
14.383M
14.305M
14.176M
14.035M
13.907M

About Population ages 15-64, total

Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sri Lanka's Population ages 15-64, total in 2024?
In 2024, Sri Lanka's Population ages 15-64, total was 14.44 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Population ages 15-64, total rising or falling?
Sri Lanka's Population ages 15-64, total fell 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Population ages 15-64, total?
In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #57 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, total.
How does Sri Lanka's Population ages 15-64, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, total in 2024 was 24.34 million, so Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
What is Population ages 15-64, total and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO), CC BY 4.0.