Sri Lanka's Economy Surges 5.1% in Q1 2026

Sri Lanka's economy demonstrated significant growth in the first quarter of 2026, recording a 5.1 percent increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the Department of Census and Statistics. At constant prices (2015), GDP rose to Rs. 3,652,503 million from Rs. 3,476,664 million recorded in the same period of 2025. The expansion was fueled by contributions from various sectors, with the industry sector showing a notable growth of 7.2 percent, while agriculture grew by 1.1 percent and services by 3.4 percent. GDP at current prices also saw an increase, reaching Rs. 9,164,652 million.