Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 673,100 trips in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Sri Lanka, 1995–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Sri Lanka is 673,100 trips, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 256.1% on the previous year and down 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Sri Lanka peaked at 2.20 million trips in 2018 and was at its lowest, 189,000 trips, in 2021.
That places Sri Lanka 91st out of 179 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 361,600 trips | 291,000 trips | 413,000 trips | 5 |
| 2000s | 410,500 trips | 314,000 trips | 492,000 trips | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.46 million trips | 564,000 trips | 2.20 million trips | 10 |
| 2020s | 449,967 trips | 189,000 trips | 673,100 trips | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Sri Lanka?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Sri Lanka was 673,100 trips in 2022, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 2.20 million trips in 2018.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 189,000 trips in 2021.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Sri Lanka ranks 91st out of 179 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.