The Sri Lankan-born population in Australia has continued its steady growth, reaching an estimated 184,800 by mid-2025, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The new figure marks a notable increase from 172,800 recorded in June 2024 and 158,300 in June 2023, reflecting sustained post-pandemic migration trends.
Sri Lanka now ranks among the top 10 overseas-born populations in Australia, remaining just ahead Malaysia-born residents and ahead of several other migrant communities.
Overall, the Sri Lankan-born population has expanded significantly over the past decade, rising from just over 110,000 in 2013 to nearly 185,000 in 2025. The community now accounts for a growing share of Australia’s migrant population.
India-born residents currently form the largest overseas-born group in Australia, followed closely by those born in England, based on the latest estimates.
The figures are based on Australia’s population by country of birth data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. (Newswire)
