Sri Lanka - International emigrant stock
| Date | Male emigrant stock | Female emigrant stock | Emigrant stock | % Emigrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 488,007 | 435,523 | 923,530 | 5.06% |
| 1990 | 458,418 | 425,266 | 883,684 | 5.10% |
| Countries | Emigrant stock | |
|---|---|---|
| India | 235,785 | |
| Saudi Arabia | 205,566 | |
| Canada | 56,926 | |
| Australia | 52,524 | |
| United Kingdom | 51,624 | |
| Germany | 43,756 | |
| United Arab Emirates | 43,576 | |
| France | 34,109 | |
| Italy | 30,976 | |
| Kuwait | 23,883 | |
| Switzerland | 20,205 | |
| United States | 19,905 | |
| Oman | 14,591 | |
| Jordan | 13,104 | |
| Netherlands | 6,813 | |
| Denmark | 6,510 | |
| Thailand | 6,348 | |
| Maldives | 6,212 | |
| Norway | 6,122 | |
| Lebanon | 5,965 | |
| Sweden | 5,458 | |
| Bahrain | 5,119 | |
| Singapore | 5,078 | |
| New Zealand | 3,913 | |
| Cyprus | 3,474 | |
| Japan | 2,832 | |
| Malaysia | 1,366 | |
| South Korea | 1,258 | |
| China | 1,251 | |
| Greece | 1,069 | |
Sources: UN | Countryeconomy.com