Sri Lanka Has The Fastest Ageing Population In South Asia -UNFPA

Sri Lanka the nation recognised as  having   the fastest ageing population in South Asia ,By the year 2030 one out of five Sri Lankans  will be over 60 years according to United Nations Fund For Population Activities (UNFPA).Majority of the Sri Lanka's ageing population is females and there's a need to address unique challenges and opportunities faced by the females in future the Organization has added.

Due to the good health care services in the country Sri Lanka's life expectancy rates also goes up UNFPA has stressed .Accordingly life expectancy of a Sri Lankan female stands as 79 years and males 72 years it has been revealed.