Public Opinion Survey Reports

Download our regular, bi-annual SLB Public Opinion Survey Reports and our SLB Snapshot Survey Reports here.

NEW: Sri Lanka Barometer Public Opinion Survey 2023

This nationally representative survey explores the state of reconciliation in Sri Lanka through people's voices. It examines how Sri Lankans are faring in their lives, their relationships with one another, their civic engagement, and the overall trajectory towards reconciliation in the country.

Sri Lanka’s 2022 Crisis and Social Cohesion: A Snapshot Survey

This nationally representative survey explores how Sri Lanka’s 2022 crisis impacted issues related to social cohesion and reconciliation in 5 areas: political engagement, the inclusiveness of the Aragalaya, inter-ethnic relationships, addressing past injustices, and confidence in the political leadership.

Sri Lanka Barometer Public Opinion Survey 2021

This nationally representative survey from 2021 explores how Sri Lankans perceive reconciliation and social cohesion along the eight domains identified by the SLB as relevant for reconciliation in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Barometer Public Opinion Survey 2020

This nationally representative survey from 2020 explores how Sri Lankans perceive reconciliation and social cohesion along the eight domains identified by the SLB as relevant for reconciliation in Sri Lanka.

Thematic Studies

Explore our thematic studies that apply primarily qualitative methodologies and complement the findings of the SLB Public Opinion Surveys to delve deeper into issues related to reconciliation and social cohesion in Sri Lanka.

Understanding Trust and Distrust in Sri Lanka

This study explores the notion of trust and distrust, how interpersonal trust might be linked to social trust among ethno-religious groups and social classes, and political trust in institutions.

Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Reconciliation Within the Sangha Community in Contemporary Sri Lanka

This study critically explores the views of the sangha (the community of Buddhist priests) towards reconciliation.

Youth and Identity Discourse

This study analyses the offline and online discourse pertaining to the 2019 mural wave as part of the process of youth identity creation in post-war Sri Lanka.

Why Reconciliation Matters

This study explores the possible triggers and underlying causes of communal violence in Kuliyapitiya, Nikaweratiya and Minuwangoda in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks.

Muslim Returnees of the North and Their Livelihood Possibilities Through Co-operatives

This study focuses on livelihood challenges faced by returning Muslim communities from the North.