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In 2026, Sri Lanka sees net emigration of 30,760 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 40,698. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 2.2 million people left. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
-30,760
Net migration rate
-1.3 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
40,698
Migration flows in Sri Lanka are relatively modest.