Sri Lanka Prisons at 265% Overcapacity

In 2023, Sri Lanka’s prison institutions have a recommended capacity of 10,395 inmates.

However, approximately 27,562 inmates are currently detained, exceeding the capacity by more than double. In Colombo and other major urban prisons, the overcrowding is three to four times the intended capacity.

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