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Sri Lanka
Gender Ratios
There are more women than men in Sri Lanka according the CIA World Factbook 2024 data (most recent data available).
The Sri Lanka Gender Ratio is 96 men to 100 women (96:100) or 0.96. Sri Lanka's gender ratio is lower than the global average of 101 men to 100 women (101:100) or 1.01.
Gender Ratios
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Sri Lanka Gender Ratio By Age
Gender Ratios vary by age group as well as location. The table below shows the gender ratios breakdown in Sri Lanka by age.
| Age Range | Sri Lanka Gender Ratio | Global Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| At birth | 104 Men to 100 Women | 103 Men to 100 Women |
| 1 to 14 | 104 Men to 100 Women | 107 Men to 100 Women |
| 15 to 24 | 103 Men to 100 Women | 106 Men to 100 Women |
| 25 to 54 | 96 Men to 100 Women | 102 Men to 100 Women |
| 55 to 64 | 86 Men to 100 Women | 95 Men to 100 Women |
| 65 and over | 74 Men to 100 Women | 80 Men to 100 Women |
Cities in Sri Lanka
Gender Ratios on this page are an aggregate of the gender ratios in the following cities within the region:
Colombo.