Sri Lanka GDP growth hits 5% in 2025

2026-03-18 - 04:53

(Photo by Christoph Theisinger on Unsplash) The Department of Census and Statistics states that Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for 2025 is estimated at 5%. The Department further noted that all three major sectors of the economy recorded growth during 2025. Among them, the industrial sector showed a particularly notable increase. It was also stated that the three main components of the economy, agriculture, industry, and services grew by 1.4%, 7.8%, and 3.3%, respectively, in 2025. According to the latest reports released by the Department of Census and Statistics, the country’s economy in 2025 achieved a considerable level of stability and growth compared to 2024. Additionally, GDP growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 is estimated at 4.8%, which, according to the Department, indicates continued expansion in economic activity toward the end of the year.