Sri Lanka - Rural Population

Rural population (% of total population) in Sri Lanka was reported at 80.58 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.



Sri Lanka - Rural Population
Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.

Sri Lanka | World Bank Development Indicators