Lowest Income in Western Province

Top 28 cities ranked by lowest income

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All Countries · Sri Lanka · Western Province

Lowest Income — Western Province

1 Kelaniya $3,800

2 Colombo $3,800

3 Horawala Junction $3,800

4 Battaramulla South $3,800

5 Beruwala $3,800

6 Gampaha $3,800

7 Hanwella Ihala $3,800

8 Hendala $3,800

9 Homagama $3,800

10 Horana South $3,800

11 Ja Ela $3,800

12 Kalutara $3,800

13 Kandana $3,800

14 Katunayaka $3,800

15 Welisara $3,800

16 Kolonnawa $3,800

17 Kotikawatta $3,800

18 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte $3,800

19 Maharagama $3,800

20 Minuwangoda $3,800

21 Moratuwa $3,800

22 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia $3,800

23 Mulleriyawa $3,800

24 Negombo $3,800

25 Panadura $3,800

26 Peliyagoda $3,800

27 Pita Kotte $3,800

28 Wattala $3,800

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Western Province face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Kelaniya has a median household income of $3,800.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Kelaniya earns $3,800 — 95% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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