SJB and NPP/JVP led in a statistical tie in General Election voting intent in August
Sajith Premadasa’s favourability rating improved, while AK Dissanayake and President Wickremesinghe saw declines in August 2024
Large majorities of Sri Lankan voters want the government to prioritize spending increases on health and education

As Sri Lankans head to the polls, large majorities of voters want the government to increase spending on health and education according to the latest findings from the Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS).

AK Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa led in August voting intent amongst all adults, but continuing shift towards President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Changes in support for the leading Presidential candidates during 2024 in the lead up to the campaign period
Changes in support for the leading Presidential candidates during 2024 in the lead up to the campaign period

In first half of 2024, the most notable changes in voting intent were the rise in support for President Ranil Wickremasinghe as a potential Presidential candidate at the apparent expense of support for likely candidates from the NPP, SJB and SLPP. 

SJB and NPP/JVP lead in voting intent in July but both stuck at one-third of adults
AK Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa lead neck and neck in July voting intent, but support for Pres. Ranil Wickremesinghe surges
AK Dissanayake’s and President Wickremesinghe’s favourability ratings largely improved in July 2024
Sri Lankans believe the economy and inflation are the most pressing national issues, followed by unemployment

Sri Lankans overwhelmingly cite the economy and inflation as their biggest concerns going into the September Presidential Election in the latest IHP Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) polling during April to July 2024. 

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