The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 103,491 tourists visited the country during the first 20 days of October 2025.
According to SLTDA data, India remains the top source market, contributing 29,460 visitors (28.5%), followed by 8,529 from the United Kingdom, 8,063 from China, 6,305 from Germany, and 5,469 from Russia.
With these arrivals, Sri Lanka’s total tourist arrivals for 2025 have reached 1,828,985. The top five source markets so far this year are:
- India: 404,752 visitors
- United Kingdom: 170,422
- Russia: 127,613
- Germany: 113,293
- China: 109,653
The SLTDA also noted that 158,971 foreign nationals visited the country in September 2025, marking a 30.2% increasecompared to September 2024, reflecting sustained growth in the island’s tourism sector.
