In 2023, the Computer Literacy Rate of Sri Lanka was reported as 39.5% where as the Digital Literacy Rate was reported as 63.8%.
The Urban sector and the Western province had the highest Computer Literacy Rates at 52.3% and 50.1% respectively. The Estate sector and the Uva province had the lowest Computer Literacy Rates at 17.7% and 25.8% respectively.

In 2023, two out of five persons (aged 5-69) are computer literated (Computer Literacy Rate 39.5%).

Three out of five persons (aged 5-69) are digitally literated (Digital Literacy Rate 63.8%).

20.5% of households owned desktop or laptop computer.

Urban sector shows more literated on both computer and digital literacy.

Source: Computer Literacy Statistics 2023 - First Six Months Bulletin | Department of Census and Statistics

Computer Literate Person | A person (aged 5-69) is considered as a computer literate person if he/she could use a computer on his/her own. For example, even if a 5 year old child can play a computer game then he/she is considered as a computer literate person.

Computer Literacy Rate | Computer Literate population expressed as a percentage of the total population, (aged 5-69 years) within the respective domain.

Digitally Literate Person | A person (aged 5-69) is considered as a digital literate person if he/she could use computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone on his/her own.

Digital Literacy Rate | Digital Literate population expressed as a percentage of the total population, (aged 5-69 years) within the respective domain.

Source: Computer Literacy Statistics 2023 - First Six Months Bulletin | Department of Census and Statistics