Monthly Visits from India to Sri Lanka – Jan to Aug 2025
During the first eight months of 2025, visitors from India totaled 325,595, underscoring India’s position as Sri Lanka’s most significant market. Monthly arrivals were 45,545 in January, 42,351 in February, and 43,218 in March. April sustained momentum at 43,986, with a high in May of 47,410. June counted 42,272, July recorded 37,128, and August closed strong at 46,473.
Monthly Visits from Russia to Sri Lanka – Jan to Aug 2025
In the first eight months of 2025, Rusia contributed around 118,916 arrivals to Sri Lanka. January started strong with 21,354 visitors, followed by 20,865 in February and 20,477 in March. April brought 18,345 tourists, while May and June recorded 15,932 y 15,339 respectively. A seasonal dip was seen in July with 3,158 visitors, but August rebounded slightly to 3,446. These figures underline Russia’s continuing role as a key source market for Sri Lanka in 2025.
Monthly Visits from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka – Jan to Aug 2025
Arrivals from the Reino Unido to Sri Lanka in 2025 reflected both winter and summer travel peaks. January welcomed 21,730 visitors, climbing to 25,528 in February. March added 22,447, followed by 17,348 in April. The numbers dipped in May (9,221) and June (7,488), before rebounding sharply in July with 27,715 arrivals. August continued strong at 22,695, reaffirming the UK’s position as one of Sri Lanka’s top source markets.
Monthly Visits from China to Sri Lanka – Jan to Aug 2025
Tourist arrivals from Porcelana to Sri Lanka in 2025 showed steady growth with seasonal shifts. January welcomed 16,709 visitors, followed by 11,690 in February and 11,114 in March. April counted 8,667, with May and June both holding steady at 8,803 y 8,804 respectively. July surged with 13,982 arrivals, while August added 13,097, bringing the January–August total to around 92,866. These numbers reinforce China’s continued role as one of Sri Lanka’s leading Asian source markets.
Monthly Visits from Germany to Sri Lanka – Jan to Aug 2025
In the first eight months of 2025, Alemania contributed around 100,070 arrivals to Sri Lanka. January started with 15,050 tourists, rising slightly to 15,548 in February and peaking in March with 17,918. Numbers eased in April (11,654) and May (7,223), while June added 5,498 visitors. July saw a strong summer rebound with 12,253, and August closed with 15,926. These figures highlight Germany’s role as a major European source market for Sri Lanka in 2025.
Monthly Visits from Australia to Sri Lanka – Jan to Aug 2025
In the first eight months of 2025, Australia contributed a steady flow of 70,081 visitors to Sri Lanka. January recorded 9,563 arrivals, followed by 8,778 in February and 9,012 in March. April marked the highest monthly figure at 10,744, coinciding with Easter travel. Numbers dipped in May (5,929), then recovered in June (7,299). July brought 9,117 tourists, and August added 9,639, reaffirming Australia’s role as one of Sri Lanka’s leading source markets.
Monthly Visits from France to Sri Lanka – Jan to Aug 2025
From January to August 2025, France contributed about 84,331 tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka. The year started with 12,619 visitors in January, rising to 15,469 in February and holding steady in March with 15,278. Arrivals dropped in April (8,276) and May (5,470), followed by 4,345 in June. Travel picked up again in July with 11,059 arrivals and remained strong in August at 11,815. These figures underline France’s position as a significant European source market for Sri Lanka in 2025.
Monthly Visits from United States to Sri Lanka – Jan to Aug 2025
Between January and August 2025, the United States contributed around 45,947 visitors to Sri Lanka. Arrivals started with 7,067 in January and 6,439 in February, peaking in March with 7,676. The spring months saw a slowdown, with 4,202 in April and 3,607 in May. Recovery began in June (5,422) and July (5,222), followed by a stronger August with 6,312 arrivals. These trends highlight the US as a steadily growing long-haul source market for Sri Lanka in 2025.
Daily Average Tourist Arrivals by Month – Jan to Aug 2025
Between January and August 2025, Sri Lanka recorded dynamic daily averages of international arrivals. Febrero topped the list with 8,579 visitors per day, closely followed by 8,154 in January. March maintained a solid performance at 7,397, before April (5,820) and May (4,288) showed seasonal declines. A modest rise occurred in June with 4,608 daily arrivals, while July surged to 6,459. August sustained momentum with 6,395 per day, reflecting seasonal travel patterns and Sri Lanka’s ongoing visitor appeal.
Regional Source Market Breakdown – Jan to Aug 2025
Between January and August 2025, tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka were dominated by South Asia, led primarily by India and supported by Bangladesh, Maldives, y Pakistan. Europa provided the next largest share, driven by arrivals from the UK, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, y the Netherlands. The Asia-Pacific region – including China, Japan, Australia, y Korea – showed steady growth, while North America (US and Canada) continued to strengthen as a long-haul market. This regional breakdown underscores Sri Lanka’s diversified visitor base and highlights both nearby and long-haul demand.
SUMMARY REPORT
Tourist Arrivals from 01st January to 31st August 2025
This report highlights the monthly tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka for the years 2018, 2024, and 2025 (Jan–Aug). According to the latest SLTDA data, 2025 continues to show strong recovery and positive growth in the tourism sector. August closed with 198,235 arrivals, sustaining mid-year momentum compared to previous years. January remains the peak month, while seasonal patterns reveal solid performance during both winter and summer holiday periods.
| Mes | 2018 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enero | 238,924 | 208,253 | 252,761 |
| Febrero | 235,618 | 218,350 | 240,217 |
| Marzo | 233,382 | 209,181 | 229,298 |
| Abril | 180,429 | 148,867 | 174,608 |
| Puede | 129,466 | 112,128 | 132,919 |
| Junio | 146,828 | 113,470 | 138,241 |
| Julio | 217,829 | 143,039 | 200,244 |
| Agosto | 226,094 | 136,405 | 198,235 |
| Total | 1,608,570 | 1,389,693 | 1,566,523* |
* The total for 2025 includes tourist arrivals from 01st January to 31st August.
📈 Growth
2025 arrivals are +13% higher than 2024 (Jan–Aug).
🌍 Recovery
2025 performance is at 97% of 2018 levels, near full recovery.
🔮 Outlook
Sri Lanka is on track to surpass 2 million arrivals in 2025.