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Sri Lanka economy
Sri Lanka’s economy grew 5.0% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices fell 4.8% in 2025, and 4.0% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 5.0% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | −4.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $109 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $5,002 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $15,633 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 1.2% | 2024 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −9.2% | 2023 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 2.7% | 2019 |
| Population | 21.8 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.