Mullaitivu Facts
| Area | 18.6 km² |
| Population | 3,882 |
| Male Population | 1,941 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,941 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -78.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -62.7% |
| Median Age | 25.8 years (Male: 25.7, Female: 25.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,570 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.26800, 80.81500 |
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Mullaitivu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,429 | 14,300 | 10,399 | 5,866 | 3,882 | 2,659 | 1,850 |
| Population Density | 992.8 / km² | 770.4 / km² | 560.2 / km² | 316 / km² | 209.1 / km² | 143.2 / km² | 99.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMullaitivu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 62.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullaitivu | -78.9% | -72.9% | -62.7% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mullaitivu Median Age
Median Age: 25.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullaitivu | 25.8 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mullaitivu Population Density
Population Density: 209 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullaitivu | 3,882 | 18.6 km² | 209 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mullaitivu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Mullaitivu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $931 | $751 | $1,075 | $1,970 | $2,127 | $3,638 | $6,699 | $6,570 |
| Total GDP | $6.8M | $4.2M | $4.6M | $7.1M | $6.5M | $8.8M | $11.6M | $10M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Mullaitivu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullaitivu | 2,954 tn | 0.76 tn | 159.1 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Mullaitivu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,954 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 159.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Mullaitivu
(Tamil: முல்லைத்தீவு Mullaittīvu, Sinhalese: මූලදූව) is the main town of Mullaitivu District, situated on the north-eastern coast of Northern Province, Sri Lanka. A largely fishing settlement, the town in the early 20th century grew as an anchoring..
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