Deaths by age group in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Deaths by age group was 261 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deaths by age group in Sri Lanka, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths by age group in Sri Lanka is 261 deaths, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 9.2% on the previous year and up 131.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age group in Sri Lanka peaked at 291 deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 10 deaths, in 1950.
Sri Lanka ranks 59th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 40.7 deaths | 10 deaths | 55 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 61.7 deaths | 45 deaths | 81 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 58.5 deaths | 45 deaths | 78 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 39 deaths | 35 deaths | 44 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.4 deaths | 33 deaths | 44 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.1 deaths | 45 deaths | 86 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 137.9 deaths | 87 deaths | 207 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 254.75 deaths | 228 deaths | 291 deaths | 4 |
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More health data for Sri Lanka
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,250 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 304 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 104 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 104 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 165,896 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 161,381 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 168,135 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 163,591 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 171,383 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 167,020 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths by age group in Sri Lanka?
- Deaths by age group in Sri Lanka was 261 deaths in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 291 deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 deaths in 1950.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for deaths by age group?
- Sri Lanka ranks 59th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths by age group rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people aged 100+.