Sri Lanka Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Sri Lanka's death rate was 9.3 in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 13.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's death rate stood at 9.3 in 2025, a rise of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.3 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 62nd globally.
Sri Lanka's death rate has exhibited a downward trend over the past 65 years, with a significant decline from its all-time peak of 10.70 in 1960 to a trough of 6.00 in 2020. The country's death rate currently stands at 9.32, ranking 62nd globally. This improvement is comparable to that observed in peer countries such as Spain, which has a death rate of 9.36. The reduction in Sri Lanka's death rate can be attributed to various factors, including advancements in healthcare and improvements in living standards. However, the recent increase from the 2020 trough suggests that the rate of decline may be slowing. The trajectory of Sri Lanka's death rate is likely to be influenced by its ongoing economic development and the effectiveness of its healthcare system in addressing emerging health challenges. A continued investment in healthcare infrastructure and public health initiatives will be crucial in sustaining the downward trend and further reducing the death rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.3 | +1.1 | #62 |
| 2023 | 8.2 | +0.1 | #139 |
| 2022 | 8.1 | +0.7 | #128 |
| 2021 | 7.4 | +1.4 | #83 |
| 2020 | 6.0 | −0.7 | #39 |
| 2019 | 6.7 | +0.0 | #88 |
| 2018 | 6.7 | +0.1 | #85 |
| 2017 | 6.6 | +0.1 | #81 |
| 2016 | 6.5 | +0.1 | #73 |
| 2015 | 6.4 | +0.1 | #71 |
| 2014 | 6.3 | +0.0 | #71 |
| 2013 | 6.3 | −0.0 | #69 |
| 2012 | 6.3 | −0.1 | #72 |
| 2011 | 6.4 | +0.0 | #74 |
| 2010 | 6.4 | −1.6 | #72 |
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 death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's death rate was 9.3 in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 13.7% increase from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's death rate peaked at 10.7 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Sri Lanka was 6.0 in 2020.
Sri Lanka ranks 62nd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's death rate is projected to reach 9.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 9.3. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Sri Lanka Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}