Sri Lanka Sees Significant Rise in Migrant Remittances for First Quarter 2026

Sri Lanka's migrant worker remittances saw a notable increase in the first quarter of 2026, reaching a total of USD 2.294 billion. This represents a 26.5% rise compared to the same period in the previous year, when remittances stood at USD 1.815 billion. The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB), citing Central Bank data, reported these figures. Monthly inflows for the quarter included USD 751 million in January, USD 729 million in February, and USD 815 million in March. The SLFEB attributed this positive trend to enhanced government financial transparency and public trust.