Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Nearly 62 per cent of Sri Lankans aged between five and 69 are unable to independently use a computer, despite the growing use of digital technology, the latest government survey has revealed.

According to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), only 38.1 per cent of the population in this age group are computer literate.

The Computer Literacy Statistics Bulletin for the first six months of 2026 found that although only 38.1 per cent of Sri Lankans are computer literate, 72.5 per cent have digital literacy, suggesting that many people can independently use smartphones and other digital devices but not necessarily computers."

The survey revealed a slight gap between male and female computer literacy, with 38...