Literacy Rate and Languages

What is the literacy rate in Sri Lanka?

96.3% (but not in English) Sri Lanka’s population had an adult literacy rate of 96.3% in 2015, which is above average by world and regional standards. Computer literacy in 2017 28.3% and phone users in 2017 105%, website users 32% in 2017 Education plays a major part in the life and culture of the country and dates back to 543 BC.

What is the education level in Sri Lanka?

School education in Sri Lanka is compulsory through to age 14, when students may disengage in favour of an apprenticeship or job. The first 5 years are spent in primary school.

What are the official languages in Sri Lanka

Official languages are Sinhala (spoken by 74%); Tamil (18%) with English as the official link language. Road, building and shop signs are generally in English.

Is English widely spoken in Sri Lanka?

English in Sri Lanka is fluently spoken by approximately 23.8% of the population and widely used for official and commercial purposes. It is the native language of approximately 74,000 people, mainly in urban areas. A handful of the 3,400 people of Portuguese descent speak Sri Lankan Portuguese creole.

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Last Modified: April 16, 2024