Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Sri Lanka - Statistics & Facts
Sri Lanka is a country in Southern Asia without land boundaries. Although its land area size is among the smallest in the Asia Pacific region, Sri Lanka is densely populated, being home to more than 21 million inhabitants. Interestingly, as a result of a continuously decreasing fertility rate over the last decade, Sri Lanka's population only grows quite slowly. However, the numbers increased by approximately 1.12 percent in 2016 - an exceptionally high jump compared to previous years. This could be an indicator for an increasing standard of living, which would encompass better access to health care and improved hygiene. Another indicator for this is an increasing life expectancy: Life expectancy at birth in Sri Lanka increased by a year over the last decade - not overly much, but definitely on the right path.
