Total number of international immigrants in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Total number of international immigrants was 40,698 immigrants in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
40,698 immigrants
World rank
170th
of 232 countries
All-time high
41,561 immigrants
in 1990
All-time low
38,959 immigrants
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Sri Lanka, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 40,698 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Sri Lanka peaked at 41,561 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 38,959 immigrants, in 2010.
That places Sri Lanka 170th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 41,561 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 40,841 immigrants | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 40,132 immigrants | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 39,526 immigrants | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 38,959 immigrants | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 39,706 immigrants | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 40,254 immigrants | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 40,698 immigrants | +1.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 40,698 immigrants is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 22% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 40,698 immigrants is below the median for South Asia, which is 272,909 immigrants, 15% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41,201 immigrants | 40,841 immigrants | 41,561 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 39,829 immigrants | 39,526 immigrants | 40,132 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 39,332 immigrants | 38,959 immigrants | 39,706 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 40,476 immigrants | 40,254 immigrants | 40,698 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 167 Nicaragua 43,757 immigrants compare
- 168 Isle of Man 43,693 immigrants compare
- 169 El Salvador 43,342 immigrants compare
- 171 Honduras 39,901 immigrants compare
- 172 Madagascar 38,625 immigrants compare
- 173 Barbados 35,187 immigrants compare
More population data for Sri Lanka
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.6% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 901,396 people (2100)
- Population density 343.51 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.6% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6507 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1332 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Sri Lanka?
- Total number of international immigrants in Sri Lanka was 40,698 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 41,561 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,959 immigrants in 2010.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Sri Lanka ranks 170th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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