As of 2026, Sri Lanka has a total population of 23,348,315, ranking as the 60th most populous nation in the world.As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Sri Lanka is Sinhalese (74.9%) , followed by Sri Lankan Tamil (11.2%) .As of 2026, Buddhist (official) is the largest religion in Sri Lanka, comprising 70.2% of the population.
Tamil women plucking tea leaves near Haputale, Sri Lanka ( Ceylon ). Sri Lanka is the world’s fourth largest producer of tea and the industry is one of the country’s main sources of foreign exchange and a significant source of income for laborers.Colombo, Sri Lanka – February 5, 2020: Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque or Red Masjid Mosque is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka
