In 2023, the share of urban population in Sri Lanka remained nearly unchanged at around 19.21 percent. Nevertheless, 2023 still represents a peak in the share in Sri Lanka with 19.21 percent. A population may be defined as urban depending on the size (population or area) or population density of the village, town, or city. The urbanization rate then refers to the share of the total population who live in an urban setting. International comparisons may be inconsistent due to differing parameters for what constitutes an urban center.
Share of the urban population in Sri Lanka from 2014 to 2023
Note: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
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World Bank. (October 24, 2024). Share of the urban population in Sri Lanka from 2014 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/761129/share-of-urban-population-sri-lanka/
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