Digital Adoption in Sri Lanka
55% internet use · EGDI rank 98 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Sri Lanka, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Sri Lanka is reported at 55% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Sri Lanka | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 55% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Sri Lanka | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 82% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Sri Lanka ranked 98 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.6667 and is classified in the High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.6667 |
| Global rank | 98 |
| EGDI group | High EGDI |
Sri Lanka vs. Region and World
In this profile, Sri Lanka is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Sri Lanka | South Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 55% (2024) | 74% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 55% in 2024, compared with the latest South Asia headline of 74%.
- Account ownership was 82% in 2024, adding a financial-access perspective to the connectivity figure.
- Sri Lanka ranked 98th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Sri Lanka use the internet?
55% in 2024.
What is Sri Lanka's UN E-Government ranking?
Sri Lanka ranked 98 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6667.
How developed is digital government in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka ranked 98 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6667.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Sri Lanka?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet; World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: When comparing Sri Lanka with regional or global figures, use the year printed beside each value because collection periods can differ.