Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sri Lanka is $98.96 billion as of 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2024 is 5%. GDP per capita is $4,516.
Sri Lanka GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Sri Lanka has grown from $5.19 billion in 1980 to $98.96 billion in 2024.
Sri Lanka GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Sri Lanka. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
4.48%
Best Year
1996 (+12.2%)
Worst Year
2022 (-7.3%)
Years of Contraction
7 of 45
GDP per capita in Sri Lanka rose from $3,799 in 2023 to $4,516 in 2024, an increase of 18.9%.
"Sri Lanka GDP", "Sri Lanka gross domestic product", and "Sri Lanka economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sri Lanka
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Sri Lanka for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2024. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Sri Lanka nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2024
$98,964,000,000
5%
$4,516
-0.55%
2023
$83,723,000,000
-2.3%
$3,799
-0.65%
2022
$74,584,000,000
-7.3%
$3,363
0.11%
2021
$88,609,000,000
4.2%
$3,999
1.08%
2020
$84,304,000,000
-4.6%
$3,846
0.53%
2019
$89,015,000,000
-0.2%
$4,083
0.61%
2018
$94,484,000,000
2.3%
$4,360
1.05%
2017
$94,376,000,000
6.5%
$4,401
1.14%
2016
$88,000,000,000
5.1%
$4,150
1.11%
2015
$85,091,000,000
4.2%
$4,058
0.92%
2014
$82,483,000,000
6.4%
$3,970
0.94%
2013
$76,934,000,000
4.1%
$3,737
0.78%
2012
$70,392,000,000
8.6%
$3,446
0.13%
2011
$67,725,000,000
8.7%
$3,320
0.67%
2010
$58,643,000,000
8%
$2,894
0.69%
2009
$49,750,000,000
3.5%
$2,472
0.7%
2008
$48,177,000,000
6%
$2,411
0.72%
2007
$38,270,000,000
6.8%
$1,929
0.74%
2006
$33,447,000,000
7.7%
$1,698
0.77%
2005
$28,880,000,000
6.2%
$1,478
0.81%
2004
$24,423,000,000
5.4%
$1,260
0.85%
2003
$22,352,000,000
5.9%
$1,163
0.85%
2002
$20,238,000,000
3.7%
$1,062
0.79%
2001
$19,236,000,000
-1.9%
$1,017
0.71%
2000
$20,007,000,000
8.4%
$1,066
0.62%
1999
$19,143,000,000
2.9%
$1,026
0.53%
1998
$19,050,000,000
-1.6%
$1,026
0.51%
1997
$18,544,000,000
10.3%
$1,004
0.57%
1996
$16,592,000,000
12.2%
$903
0.68%
1995
$15,127,000,000
6.1%
$829
0.82%
1994
$14,245,000,000
8%
$787
0.94%
1993
$12,351,000,000
7.5%
$689
1.06%
1992
$11,553,000,000
-3.1%
$651
1.15%
1991
$10,716,000,000
10.8%
$611
1.21%
1990
$9,787,000,000
6.2%
$565
1.02%
1989
$8,550,000,000
2.3%
$499
1.01%
1988
$8,518,000,000
2.7%
$502
1.01%
1987
$8,149,000,000
1.5%
$485
1%
1986
$7,826,000,000
4.3%
$470
0.99%
1985
$7,302,000,000
5%
$443
0.98%
1984
$7,382,000,000
6.7%
$452
1.08%
1983
$6,298,000,000
3.3%
$390
1.17%
1982
$5,834,000,000
5.2%
$366
1.26%
1981
$5,404,000,000
5.3%
$343
1.35%
1980
$5,194,000,000
5.8%
$334
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The nominal GDP of Sri Lanka in 2024 is $98.96 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Sri Lanka 83th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Sri Lanka?
The GDP growth rate of Sri Lanka in 2024 is 5%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Sri Lanka?
GDP per capita in Sri Lanka in 2024 is $4,516, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Sri Lanka expected to grow?
IMF projection data is not available for Sri Lanka in this dataset.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.