Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka this year have surpassed the 1.9 million mark. This was clearly indicated in the latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

According to the data, a total of 1,912,233 tourists arrived in the country between 1 January and 8 November. In the brief period from 1 November to 8 November alone, 49,929 tourists visited the island.

Key Points

  • 1,912,233 tourists arrived in the country from 1 January to 8 November.
  • 49,929 tourists arrived during the first 8 days of November alone.
  • The highest number of arrivals was from India, totalling 512,026.

Highest number of arrivals from India

India remains the leading source market for tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka so far in 2026. A total of 512,026 tourists have arrived from India alone.

In addition, Tourism Development Authority data reveals that 176,670 tourists arrived from the United Kingdom, 126,326 from China, and 108,754 from Germany.