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Sri Lanka's Computer Literacy low at 38.1%

A recent government survey reported that only 38.1% of Sri Lankans are computer literate, with a significant gap between digital literacy and computer skills. The highest rates were found among younger and educated individuals.

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  • Hiru News - English·1h agoOnly 38.1% of Sri Lankans are computer literate, government survey finds
  • Daily Mirror·4h agoOver half of Sri Lankans cannot independently use a computer

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The highest rate was reported among those aged 15 to 19, at 75.2 per cent, followed by the 20-24 age group at 71.2 per cent. The rate reached 77.7 per cent among people with G. Internet usage was highest among those aged 20-24, at 91.8 per cent, followed by the 25-29 age group at 90.6 per cent.

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