Sri Lanka 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$74.14 billion
↓ 16.32% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$3,342.72
↓ 16.42% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
-7.35%
↓ 11.55pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
49.72%
↑ 42.71pp vs 2021Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $88.61 billion | $74.14 billion | -16.32% |
| GDP per Capita | $3,999.34 | $3,342.72 | -16.42% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.21% | -7.35% | -11.55pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.01% | 49.72% | +42.71pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.98% | 4.53% | -0.45pp |
All Economic Indicators (2022)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $74.14 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $3,342.72
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -7.35%
- Gross National Income
- $72.20 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 49.72%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 47.46%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.53%
- 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)
- -1.95%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2022, Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $74.14 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sri Lanka for 2022 is $3,342.72. 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 2022 is 49.72%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sri Lanka's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is -7.35%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sri Lanka for 2022 is 4.53%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.