Sri Lanka—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #123 of 216Updated April 2026
Latest Value
65,610
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#123
of 216 countries
Maximum
65,610
2000
Minimum
65,610
2000
CAGR
+0.0%
24 years
Last
65,610
Previous
65,610
Highest
65,610
Lowest
65,610
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sri Lanka's surface area (sq km) was 65,610 in 2023, ranking #123 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 65,610 (2000) and the lowest was 65,610 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 65,610 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 65,610 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).