Sri Lanka 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$88.61 billion
↑ 5.11% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$3,999.34
↑ 3.98% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.21%
↑ 8.83pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.01%
↑ 0.86pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $84.30 billion | $88.61 billion | +5.11% |
| GDP per Capita | $3,846.17 | $3,999.34 | +3.98% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -4.62% | 4.21% | +8.83pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.15% | 7.01% | +0.86pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.36% | 4.98% | -0.38pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $88.61 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $3,999.34
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.21%
- Gross National Income
- $86.62 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.01%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 8.02%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.98%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
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)
- -3.71%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $88.61 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sri Lanka for 2021 is $3,999.34. 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 2021 is 7.01%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sri Lanka's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 4.21%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sri Lanka for 2021 is 4.98%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.