Public Debt in Sri Lanka
Public debt averaged 82.2% of GDP in the decade to 2021, below the Asia-Pacific region's average of 87.2% of GDP. Sri Lanka's public debt in 2021 was 104.8% of GDP. For more public debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Sri Lanka Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Sri Lanka from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Public Debt Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 78.4 | 81.9 | 96.5 | 100.1 | 113.8 |
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