Sri Lanka's Population Surpasses 21.7 Million

The report highlights that the Western Province continues to be the most populous, with 28.1 percent of the nation's population residing there, while the Northern Province accounts for the smallest proportion at just 5.3 percent.

In terms of districts, Gampaha holds the highest population with 2,433,685 residents, closely followed by Colombo with 2,374,461 people.

The census data also reveals that Sri Lanka's population growth rate between 2012 and 2014 stood at 0.5 percent annually. This consistent increase underscores the country's demographic trends over the last decade.

The full findings of the 2024 Population and Housing Census will be analyzed further in the coming months to provide deeper insights into the socio-economic patterns across the island.

This report offers a valuable snapshot of Sri Lanka’s demographic landscape, which will aid in better planning and policy-making to accommodate the needs of the growing population.