Sri Lankan New Zealanders
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 16,830 (2018) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Most in Auckland, Wellington, with smaller populations in Waikato, Manawatū-Whanganui, Canterbury and elsewhere | |
| Languages | |
| English, Sinhalese, Tamil | |
| Religion | |
| 45.9% Buddhism 23.9% Christianity 16.1% Hinduism 7.9% No religion 3.9% Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Sri Lankan people |
Sri Lankan New Zealanders , also known informally as “Sriwis”, are New Zealanders of Sri Lankan heritage living in New Zealand. This includes at least three Sri Lankan ethnic groups in New Zealand: the Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Tamil and Burghers. Sri Lankans in New Zealand span over 140 years emigration. In 2013 there were 9,579 Sri Lankans in New Zealand, increasing to 16,830 in 2018, and 23,661 in 2023.