Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has incredible natural beauty, significant exports of tea and cinnamon, and abundant biodiversity! It has many cultural and religious components across the country and is also known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
Despite the fact that everything is already present, the economy is unstable. The nation recently hit "rock bottom," according to the Prime Minister, who assumed office in May 2022. The country is under a $51 billion debt, and Covid-19 has brought about terrible poverty.
Despite the fact that everything is already present, the economy is unstable. The nation recently hit "rock bottom," according to the Prime Minister, who assumed office in May 2022. The country is under a $51 billion debt, and Covid-19 has brought about terrible poverty.
Poverty Facts about SRI Lanka
- In Sri Lanka, 0.2% of the employed population was living on less than $1.90 PPP per day in 2021.
- 2020 saw a 5.2% unemployment rate in Sri Lanka.
- In 2020, there were 7 infant deaths in Sri Lanka for every 1,000 live births.
The SOL Foundation™ goals for SRI Lanka
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