Sri Lanka Records Strong Growth in Foreign Remittances for March and Q1 2026

Sri Lanka experienced a notable increase in foreign remittances, with US$ 814.8 million received in March 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This figure represents a 17.5% rise compared to US$ 693.3 million recorded in March 2025. For the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), cumulative remittances reached US$ 2,294.9 million, marking a substantial 26.5% increase from US$ 1,814.4 million during the same period last year. This growth highlights the resilience of remittance inflows, occurring despite the ongoing Middle East conflict which has impacted global trade and energy flows.