Sri Lanka is projected to undergo a significant population decline in the coming years, as indicated by Emeritus Professor of Demography at the University of Colombo, W. Indralal De Silva. Prof. De Silva attributes this demographic shift to a 25% reduction in the country's birth rate
Highlighting a concerning trend, he notes that the number of births in Sri Lanka in 2022, compared to 2013, has plummeted by nearly 90,000. Prof. De Silva emphasizes that the reported births are nearing the number of deaths in the country.
Moreover, the professor expresses concern about the potential exacerbation of this situation, citing the migration of the country's youth to foreign nations as a contributing factor. The implications of these demographic changes raise questions about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka's population dynamics.
