Economic Growth in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan economy recorded an average growth rate of 1.8% in the decade to 2022. In 2022, real GDP growth was -7.8%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Sri Lanka GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for Sri Lanka from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Department of Census and Statistics Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka GDP Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 2.3 | -0.2 | -4.6 | 3.5 | -7.8 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 94.4 | 89.0 | 84.5 | 88.7 | 74.2 |
| GDP (LKR bn) | 15,352 | 15,911 | 15,672 | 17,600 | 24,148 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 6.7 | 3.6 | -1.5 | 12.3 | 37.2 |
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