Sri Lanka’s population: data analysis and hotspot correlation
As the pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka's population data has always been one of the focuses of attention of the international community. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to present the current situation of Sri Lanka's population in a structured way and analyze its correlation with current hot topics.
1. Core population data of Sri Lanka
| indicator | data | Statistical year |
|---|---|---|
| total population | 22,156,000 people | 2023 |
| population growth rate | 0.42% | 2023 |
| population density | 353 people/square kilometer | 2023 |
| urban population ratio | 18.5% | 2023 |
| average age | 34.1 years old | 2023 |
2. Analysis of recent hot spots and population correlation
1.impact of economic crisis: The recent economic crisis in Sri Lanka continues to attract international attention. The working-age population (15-64 years old) accounts for 68.3% of the country's population structure, but the unemployment rate has climbed to 5.7% (2023 data), which is directly related to the recent protests.
2.Tourism recovery: As the global tourism market picks up, Sri Lanka is becoming a popular destination with its domestic market base of 22 million people and unique tourism resources. Data shows that the number of tourists in the third quarter of 2023 increased by 127% year-on-year.
| quarter | Number of inbound tourists | year-on-year growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Q1 | 316,000 | +85% |
| 2023Q2 | 498,000 | +112% |
| 2023Q3 | 628,000 | +127% |
3.digital transformation: The country’s Internet users have reached 17 million, accounting for 76.8% of the total population. The recent explosive growth of TikTok among young people in Sri Lanka (16.2% aged 15-24) has given birth to a new digital economic form.
3. In-depth analysis of population structure
Sri Lanka’s population exhibits the following salient characteristics:
| age group | Proportion | Changing trends |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 23.2% | ↓(28.1% in 2010) |
| 15-64 years old | 68.3% | ↑ (65.7% in 2010) |
| Over 65 years old | 8.5% | ↑ (6.2% in 2010) |
This demographic change has brought about three major social impacts: increased pressure on the labor market, increased burden on the elderly care system, and transformation and upgrading of the consumption structure. It is worth noting that the female population in the country accounts for 51.3%, which is higher than that of males, which is unique in South Asia.
4. International Comparative Perspective
Compare Sri Lanka’s population data with neighboring countries:
| country | Population (millions) | growth rate | Density (people/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 22.16 | 0.42% | 353 |
| India | 1428.6 | 0.81% | 464 |
| Maldives | 0.52 | 1.26% | 1738 |
| pakistan | 240.5 | 1.91% | 287 |
By comparison, it can be seen that Sri Lanka's population growth rate is at a low level in South Asia, which is closely related to its higher level of urbanization and female education (literacy rate 92.3%). A recent United Nations report predicts that the country's population will peak at approximately 23.7 million in 2045.
5. Future demographic challenges
Combined with current hot topics, the main demographic challenges facing Sri Lanka include: youth unemployment (the unemployment rate for 15-24 years old reaches 21.3%), the return of overseas workers (about 1 million workers are affected by economic fluctuations in the Middle East), internal migration caused by climate change, etc. These factors will profoundly affect the country's demographic trajectory.
In summary, Sri Lanka's current population size of approximately 22.15 million not only provides development advantages, but also brings many challenges. In the dual context of the rise of the digital economy and the transformation of traditional industries, how to utilize the demographic dividend and respond to structural changes will become a key factor in determining the future development direction of this island country.
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