Foreign remittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers during the first two months of this year have increased by 32% compared to the same period in 2025.

Sri Lankan workers employed overseas remitted $1,480.1 million (approximately $1.4 billion) to the country during the first two months of 2026, compared to $1,121 million received during the corresponding period last year.

In February 2026 alone, migrant workers sent $729 million in remittances, while Sri Lanka received $548.1 million in February 2025. Accordingly, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment stated that remittance inflows recorded a notable increase in February 2026 compared to the same month last year.

Meanwhile, a total of 47,819 Sri Lankans have left the country for foreign employment during the first two months of this year. In addition, 3,241 workers obtained bureau registration for overseas employment between 1 and 9 March.