Sri Lanka 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$89.01 billion
↓ 5.80% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$4,082.69
↓ 6.37% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
-0.22%
↓ 2.53pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.53%
↑ 1.39pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $94.49 billion | $89.01 billion | -5.80% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,360.58 | $4,082.69 | -6.37% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.31% | -0.22% | -2.53pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.14% | 3.53% | +1.39pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.32% | 4.67% | +0.35pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $89.01 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $4,082.69
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -0.22%
- Gross National Income
- $86.55 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.53%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.87%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.67%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.10%
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)
- -2.07%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $89.01 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sri Lanka for 2019 is $4,082.69. 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 2019 is 3.53%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sri Lanka's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is -0.22%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sri Lanka for 2019 is 4.67%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.