LDF Datasets
Open, structured datasets curated by the Lanka Data Foundation
Freely accessible government data from Sri Lanka, cleaned and organized for researchers, journalists, developers, and citizens.
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Data Sources
All data is sourced from official Sri Lankan government publications and websites. We gratefully acknowledge these institutions for making this information publicly available.
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
Tourism statistics, arrivals, accommodations, and revenue data
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment
Foreign employment registrations, departures, remittances, and complaints data
Department of Immigration and Emigration
Immigration statistics including asylum seekers, deportations, and visa data
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Diplomatic communications, media releases, and cadre management data
Government Gazette - Sri Lanka
Official government documents, acts, and legal notices
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- NonCommercial - You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
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Disclaimer
The original data is published by Sri Lankan government institutions and remains subject to their respective terms. This project collects, cleans, and structures the data to improve accessibility. While we strive for accuracy, users should verify critical data with original sources. The Lanka Data Foundation is not affiliated with the Sri Lankan government.
About Lanka Data Foundation
The Lanka Data Foundation (LDF) is dedicated to making Sri Lankan public data more accessible, usable, and valuable for everyone. We believe that open data empowers citizens, enables research, supports journalism, and drives informed decision-making.
This datasets project focuses on collecting, cleaning, and organizing government statistics that inform labor, social welfare, tourism, and economic planning. By providing structured, machine-readable data, we aim to lower barriers for researchers, developers, and organizations working to understand and improve Sri Lanka.