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Messenger users in Sri Lanka
September 2026
9 717 900
41.3%
women
58.7%
men
 
 
13-17
n/a
8.3%
12.3%
18-24
20.7%
12.3%
17.5%
25-34
29.8%
9.6%
13.4%
35-44
23%
6%
8.9%
45-54
14.9%
3.3%
4.3%
55-64
7.5%
1.8%
2.3%
65+
4.1%

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

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Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Messenger users in Sri Lanka

There were 9 717 900 Messenger users in Sri Lanka in September 2026, which accounted for 44% of its entire population.

The majority of them were men - 58.7%.

People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (2 900 000).

The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 1 700 000.

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Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

Presented statistics are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Messenger users in Sri Lanka - Last 12 Months

9 400 000
Oct '25
9 500 000
Nov
9 600 000
Dec
9 534 600
Jan '26
9 800 000
Feb
9 700 000
Mar
9 900 000
Apr
9 663 200
May
10 100 000
Jun
9 714 900
Jul
10 000 000
Aug
9 717 900
Sep
Month Messenger Users % of Population Women Men Change M/M
Sep 9 717 900 44% 42.3% 57.7% -2.8%
Aug 10 000 000 45.3% 41.8% 58.2% +2.9%
Jul 9 714 900 44% 41.8% 58.2% -3.8%
Jun 10 100 000 45.8% 41.4% 58.6% +4.5%
May 9 663 200 43.8% 41.2% 58.8% -2.4%
Apr 9 900 000 44.9% 40.8% 59.2% +2.1%
Mar 9 700 000 44% 41.2% 58.8% -1%
Feb 9 800 000 44.4% 41.2% 58.8% +2.8%
Jan '26 9 534 600 43.2% 41.2% 58.8% -0.7%
Dec 9 600 000 43.5% 41.1% 58.9% +1.1%
Nov 9 500 000 43% 40.9% 59.1% +1.1%
Oct '25 9 400 000 42.6% 40.2% 59.8% -

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Frequently asked questions

How many Messenger users are there in Sri Lanka in 2026?

As of September 2026, there are 9 717 900 Messenger users in Sri Lanka - 44% of the country's population.

What is the largest Messenger age group in Sri Lanka?

The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 29.8% of Messenger users in Sri Lanka.

Are there more women or men on Messenger in Sri Lanka?

Men make up the majority, at 58.7% of Messenger users in Sri Lanka.

Where does this data come from?

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms' marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only. All values are estimates and relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language

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