Sri Lanka 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$94.49 billion
↑ 0.12% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$4,360.58
↓ 0.92% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.31%
↓ 4.15pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.14%
↓ 5.57pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $94.38 billion | $94.49 billion | +0.12% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,401.06 | $4,360.58 | -0.92% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.46% | 2.31% | -4.15pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.70% | 2.14% | -5.57pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.05% | 4.32% | +0.27pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $94.49 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $4,360.58
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.31%
- Gross National Income
- $92.10 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.14%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.30%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.32%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 6.96%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -2.96%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $94.49 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sri Lanka for 2018 is $4,360.58. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Sri Lanka for 2018 is 2.14%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sri Lanka's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 2.31%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sri Lanka for 2018 is 4.32%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.