Sri Lanka's Gross Public Debt Nears Rs. 33 Trillion Amidst Dollar Decline

Sri Lanka's total gross public debt reached approximately Rs. 32.977 trillion by the end of June 2026. This marks an increase of about Rs. 744 billion during the second quarter of the year, following a total debt of Rs. 32.233 trillion at the end of March 2026. Notably, while the debt in rupee terms has risen, the total debt stock declined in US dollar terms, falling from US$102.27 billion in March to US$97.95 billion by June. Earlier reports indicated the total debt stood at Rs. 29,994.69 billion by the end of 2025.