Rural population (% of total population) in Sri Lanka was reported at 80.97 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2024.

Sri Lanka - Rural Population
Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.