Population
Loading WorldSumma…

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Afghanistan’s population is 95% larger than that of Sri Lanka, a difference of 20,731,492.
Afghanistan’s surface area is 895% larger than that of Sri Lanka, a difference of 587,260 km².
Sri Lanka’s population density is 411% higher than that of Afghanistan, a difference of 269 /km².
Sri Lanka’s nominal GDP is 477% larger than that of Afghanistan, a difference of $81.81 billion.
Sri Lanka’s GDP per capita is 991% higher than that of Afghanistan, a difference of $4,102.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Kabul
Colombo
42,647,492
21,916,000
652,870 km²
65,610 km²
65.3 /km²
334 /km²
$17.15 billion · 2023
$98.96 billion · 2024
$414 · 2023
$4,516 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Afghan afghani · AFN · ؋
Sri Lankan rupee · LKR · Rs
Afghan
Sri Lankan
+93
+94
.af
.lk
AF / AFG
LK / LKA
Asia/Kabul
Asia/Colombo
افغانستان
śrī laṃkāva
| Measure | Afghanistan | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kabul | Colombo |
| Population | 42,647,492 | 21,916,000 |
| Surface area | 652,870 km² | 65,610 km² |
| Population density | 65.3 /km² | 334 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $17.15 billion · 2023 | $98.96 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $414 · 2023 | $4,516 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Afghan afghani · AFN · ؋ | Sri Lankan rupee · LKR · Rs |
| Nationality | Afghan | Sri Lankan |
| Phone code | +93 | +94 |
| Internet domain | .af | .lk |
| ISO codes | AF / AFG | LK / LKA |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul | Asia/Colombo |
| Native name | افغانستان | śrī laṃkāva |
Keep one country, change both, or start a completely new comparison.
Afghanistan, a land of rugged mountains and ancient crossroads, captivates with its rich tapestry of peoples, traditions, and a history that has shaped the heart of Central and South Asia.
Full Afghanistan profile →Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal. It is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The island's geography, rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location have shaped its identity.
Full Sri Lanka profile →The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
Afghanistan has a recorded population of approximately 42,647,492 people.
Afghanistan covers an area of about 652,870 km².
Afghanistan has a population density of roughly 65.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Afghanistan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $17.15 billion as of 2023.
Afghanistan has a GDP per capita of approximately $414.
Afghanistan uses the Afghan afghani (AFN), with the symbol ؋.
Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Afghanistan is افغانستان.
People from Afghanistan are referred to as Afghan.
The international dialing code for Afghanistan is +93.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Afghanistan is .af.
Afghanistan uses the Asia/Kabul time zone.
Afghanistan, a land of rugged mountains and ancient crossroads, captivates with its rich tapestry of peoples, traditions, and a history that has shaped the heart of Central and South Asia.
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
Sri Lanka has a recorded population of approximately 21,916,000 people.
Sri Lanka covers an area of about 65,610 km².
Sri Lanka has a population density of roughly 334 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Sri Lanka has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $98.96 billion as of 2024.
Sri Lanka has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,516.
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), with the symbol Rs.
Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Sri Lanka is śrī laṃkāva.
People from Sri Lanka are referred to as Sri Lankan.
The international dialing code for Sri Lanka is +94.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sri Lanka is .lk.
Sri Lanka uses the Asia/Colombo time zone.
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal. It is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The island's geography, rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location have shaped its identity.