Sri Lanka Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Sri Lanka's birth rate was 9.7 in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 13.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's birth rate stood at 9.7 in 2025, a decline of +1.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.7 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 151st globally.
Sri Lanka's birth rate has undergone a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from its all-time peak of 36.33 in 1960 to 9.70 in 2025, placing it at number 151 globally. This trend mirrors that of several peer countries, with the United Kingdom also reporting a birth rate of 9.70 in 2025. The sharp decline in the birth rate can be attributed to improvements in education, particularly for women, and increased access to family planning resources. As a result, Sri Lanka's population growth rate has slowed, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the country's development. However, should Sri Lanka experience a resurgence in economic growth and improvements in living standards, particularly among young families, it is possible that the birth rate may stabilize or even increase, potentially altering the country's demographic trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.7 | −1.5 | #151 |
| 2023 | 11.2 | −1.2 | #83 |
| 2022 | 12.4 | −0.5 | #98 |
| 2021 | 12.9 | −0.9 | #98 |
| 2020 | 13.8 | −0.8 | #103 |
| 2019 | 14.6 | −0.6 | #105 |
| 2018 | 15.2 | −0.2 | #103 |
| 2017 | 15.4 | −0.3 | #104 |
| 2016 | 15.7 | −0.4 | #99 |
| 2015 | 16.0 | −0.5 | #100 |
| 2014 | 16.5 | −0.5 | #99 |
| 2013 | 17.0 | −0.1 | #102 |
| 2012 | 17.1 | +0.1 | #100 |
| 2011 | 17.1 | −0.1 | #99 |
| 2010 | 17.1 | −0.5 | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's birth rate was 9.7 in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 13.4% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's birth rate peaked at 36.3 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Sri Lanka was 9.7 in 2025.
Sri Lanka ranks 151st globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's birth rate is projected to reach 9.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 9.7. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Sri Lanka Birth Rate},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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