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.

Other Publications

Explore more SLB publications, such as thematic studies and working papers, to delve deeper into issues related to reconciliation and social cohesion in Sri Lanka.

Educational and Language Barriers Faced by The Indian Origin Tamil Community in Raigamwatta

Upeka Indeevari Galappaththi

This study explores structural barriers faced by Indian Origin Tamils residing and working in the Raigmawatta Tea Estate in Ingiriya when accessing education.

The Impact of Generational Trauma on the Youth of Sri Lanka

Nilupuli Nayanathara

This study examines how Sri Lankan youth inherit trauma from past generations due to the 30-year armed conflict and other violent incidents in Sri Lanka.

Religious Influence on Freedom of Expression: Disparate Responses to Criticism and Hate Speech

Uvini Panditha

This study examines the impact of influential public figures on narratives around freedom of expression in Sri Lanka, especially in relation to religion.

Understanding Trust and Distrust in Sri Lanka

Nireka Weeratunge, Hiranyada Dewasiri

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.

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

Ahilan Kadirgamar, Bahirathy Rasanen, Mahendran Thiruvarangan

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

Why Reconciliation Matters

Kalinga Tudor Silva, Mohamed Mahees, Isuru Hapuarachchi, Mohammed Nuhman

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.

Youth and Identity Discourse

Thamindri Aluvihare, Shaneendra Amarasinghe, Dhivyaa Rex, Natasha Palansuriya, Krishan Siriwardhana

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.

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

Harshana Rambukwella, Dhammika Herath

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