Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate was 0.7411 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2030, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka stood at 0.7411 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 2.83 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.7108 % change on previous year, in 2010.
Sri Lanka ranks 127th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +79.1% |
| 1993 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1995 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2002 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 2003 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 2004 | 0.8981 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2005 | 0.8014 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2006 | 0.797 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 0.7973 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.7733 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 0.7224 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 0.7108 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 0.7655 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 0.9458 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 2013 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 1.12 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 1 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 0.9698 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2026 | 0.9143 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2027 | 0.8772 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2028 | 0.8544 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2029 | 0.8043 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2030 | 0.7411 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.48 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 2.83 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.18 % change on previous year | 0.7224 % change on previous year | 2.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.02 % change on previous year | 0.7108 % change on previous year | 1.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9597 % change on previous year | 0.8043 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.7411 % change on previous year | 0.7411 % change on previous year | 0.7411 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 124 Macau, China 0.7825 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Iceland 0.7736 % change on previous year compare
- 126 French Polynesia 0.7584 % change on previous year compare
- 128 New Zealand 0.7305 % change on previous year compare
- 129 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.7034 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Tonga 0.6867 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Sri Lanka
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,804 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8687 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 18,964 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 18,964 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 155,366 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 162,031 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 156,342 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 163,015 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 157,484 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 164,192 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 0.7411 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 2.83 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7108 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 127th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.