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Sri Lanka's Digital Literacy Rises to 72.5%
According to the Computer Literacy Statistics 2026 bulletin, Sri Lanka's digital literacy rate has reached 72.5%, while computer literacy stands at 38.1%. The survey, covering January to June 2026, found that more than two-thirds of the population possess digital literacy, with over one-third being computer literate.
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Summary
Sri Lanka's digital literacy rate reaches 72.5%, while computer literacy stands at 38.1%. The report defines computer literacy as the ability of an individual aged five to 69 to use a computer independently. Digital literacy refers to the capacity to operate a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone without assistance.