Sri Lanka’s GDP per capita rose to US$ 5,003 in 2025, up from US$ 4,546 in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Annual Economic Review.

The increase came as the economy recorded real GDP growth of 5% in 2025, matching the previous year’s performance. The Central Bank said the economy showed resilience despite adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, and global pressures linked to the Middle East conflict.

Nominal GDP increased to US$ 108.8 billion, or Rs. 32.8 trillion, in 2025 from US$ 99.6 billion, or Rs. 30.1 trillion, in 2024.

The external sector also strengthened, with the current account surplus rising to US$ 1.7 billion. Workers’ remittances reached a record US$ 8.1 billion, while gross official reserves improved to US$ 6.8 billion by year-end.

On the fiscal front, the Government recorded a primary surplus of 5.4% of GDP, up from 2.2% in 2024.

After a period of deflation, headline inflation measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index turned positive in August and reached 2.1% by December 2025.

The Central Bank attributed the gains to continued macroeconomic stabilisation and structural reforms that helped improve investor confidence, while cautioning that the outlook remained dependent on global developments and continued policy consistency.