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Sri Lanka

Updated 2024
Data Sources
World Bank • IMF • Sri Lanka Statistics
GDP (Nominal)

$98.96B

2024
Population

21,916,000.0

2024
GDP Growth

5.01 %

2024
Area

65,610 km²

2022

Country Overview

Sri Lanka is located in South Asia.

Key Facts
  • Capital: Colombo
  • Population Density: 334.0 people/km²
  • GDP per Capita: $4516.0

Geographic Data

65610.0 km²

Key Economic Indicators

GDP Growth

5.0%

2024
Unemployment

5.0%

2024
Government Debt

73.5%

2015
Inflation Rate

-0.4%

2024
Current Account

1.9%

2023
Exports

$19.68B

2024
Imports

$22.28B

2024

Data & Methodology

Data Sources
  • World Bank Development Indicators
  • IMF World Economic Outlook
  • Sri Lanka National Statistics
Update Frequency
Annual (70%)
Quarterly (20%)
Monthly (10%)

Last updated: 2025