📈 Sri Lanka Welcomes 77,482 Tourists in First 10 Days of August 2025
Strong Early August Tourist Arrivals
Sri Lanka recorded 77,482 international tourist arrivals from 1st to 10th August 2025, according to the latest Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) statistics. This performance highlights the country’s continuing recovery in the tourism sector and reflects sustained global interest in Sri Lanka’s diverse travel offerings.
Daily Arrival Trends
The first week of August saw consistent visitor numbers, peaking at 8,481 arrivals on August 2nd. Other strong days included August 1st (8,140 arrivals) and August 9th (8,204 arrivals). The lowest day was August 6th with 6,494 arrivals.
DateArrivalsAug 18,140Aug 28,481Aug 37,711Aug 48,441Aug 57,274Aug 66,494Aug 77,676Aug 87,223Aug 98,204Aug 107,838
Top Ten Source Markets – Early August 2025
India remained the largest source market, contributing 17.4% of arrivals. The United Kingdom and Italy followed, while China and France also ranked highly.
RankCountryTouristsShare %1India13,51117.4%2United Kingdom8,69111.2%3Italy6,0367.8%4China5,6597.3%5France5,5187.1%6Germany4,4925.8%7Netherlands3,3814.4%8Spain3,3694.3%9Australia2,6993.5%10Japan2,4533.2%
Year-to-Date Performance (Jan–Aug 10, 2025)
From January 1 to August 10, Sri Lanka welcomed 1,445,770 tourists. India again topped the list with 292,633 arrivals, followed by the United Kingdom (140,068) and Russia (116,895).
Top markets for 2025 so far:
India – 292,633 arrivals
United Kingdom – 140,068
Russia – 116,895
Germany – 89,636
China – 84,428
Tourism Outlook
The August arrival figures are encouraging, considering the global travel market’s ongoing fluctuations. With India, the UK, and European nations continuing to send large numbers of visitors, Sri Lanka’s tourism sector remains on track for strong year-end results.
Ajith Safari Insight: Safari destinations like Yala National Park and cultural icons such as Ella’s Nine Arch Bridge continue to be high-priority stops for travelers, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s appeal as a diverse year-round destination.
Sources
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority - https://www.sltda.gov.lk/en
