Sri Lanka's Economy Achieves Robust Growth in 2025, Per Capita GDP Exceeds $5,000

Sri Lanka's economy experienced robust growth in 2025, with the Central Bank's "Snapshot of the Sri Lankan Economy - 2025" report, published in April 2026, indicating continued recovery and improved stability. The nation recorded a real GDP growth of 5.0%, maintaining the same rate as 2024, despite challenges such as Cyclone Ditwah and global uncertainties. Notably, the per capita GDP surpassed USD 5,000 for the first time, reaching USD 5,003 in 2025, up from USD 4,546 in 2024. This expansion was supported by an increase in nominal GDP from Rs. 30.1 trillion to Rs. 32.8 trillion, and in US dollar terms from USD 99.6 billion to USD 108.8 billion. Growth was primarily driven by industry activities, particularly manufacturing and construction, alongside strong performance in the services sector, including financial services. The report, which attributes the positive trend to sustained macroeconomic stability and ongoing policy reforms, was formally presented to the President at the Presidential Secretariat.