Migrant populations in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Migrant populations was 40,698 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
40,698
World rank
170th
of 228 countries
All-time high
41,561
in 1990
All-time low
38,959
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Sri Lanka, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Sri Lanka is 40,698, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Sri Lanka peaked at 41,561 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 38,959, in 2010.
That places Sri Lanka 170th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 41,561 | — |
| 1995 | 40,841 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 40,132 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 39,526 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 38,959 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 39,706 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 40,254 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 40,698 | +1.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 40,698 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 22% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 40,698 is below the median for South Asia, which is 272,909, 15% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41,201 | 40,841 | 41,561 | 2 |
| 2000s | 39,829 | 39,526 | 40,132 | 2 |
| 2010s | 39,332 | 38,959 | 39,706 | 2 |
| 2020s | 40,476 | 40,254 | 40,698 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 167 Nicaragua 43,757 compare
- 168 Isle of Man 43,693 compare
- 169 El Salvador 43,342 compare
- 171 Honduras 39,901 compare
- 172 Madagascar 38,625 compare
- 173 Barbados 35,187 compare
More population data for Sri Lanka
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0083 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 21,815 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1332 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6507 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.558 (2100)
- Population density 343.51 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 901,396 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Sri Lanka?
- Migrant populations in Sri Lanka was 40,698 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 41,561 in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,959 in 2010.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for migrant populations?
- Sri Lanka ranks 170th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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