Sri Lankans in France

Sri Lankans in France refer to residents and citizens of Sri Lankan ancestry, who were born in or immigrated to France legally and illegally. The estimated population of Sri Lankans in France is 52,300.[1]

Sri Lankans in France
Total population
52,300 (2017)[1]
Languages
English · Sinhalese · Tamil · French
Religion
Buddhism · Hinduism · Islam · Catholicism
Related ethnic groups
Sri Lankan people

History

Since the Sri Lankan Civil War the issue of illegal Sri Lankan immigration is a topic of concern for France.[2]

Demographics

The Sri Lankan population in France is estimated at approximately 52,300.[1] However, the actual number is difficult to ascertain since statistics by ethnicity or religious denomination are prohibited in France.[3]

Organisations

The Sri Lankan Diaspora have created a number of associations which organise Sri Lankan festivals, cultural functions and sports events for the Sri Lankan community.[4]

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "Étrangers – Immigrés : pays de naissance et nationalités détaillés". insee.fr (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. "Sri Lanka". Political relations. French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
  3. "Présentation du Sri Lanka".
  4. "Sri Lanka-France relations". Sri Lankan community in France. Embassy of Sri Lanka in France. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
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