5% GDP growth in 2025

Mar 18, 2026|Business

The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) reported that Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5% in 2025.

At constant 2015 prices, the GDP is expected to rise to Rs. 13,128,577 million in 2025, up from Rs. 12,508,954 million in 2024.

At current prices, the GDP is estimated to increase to Rs. 32,750,844 million, marking an 8.8 percent growth from Rs. 30,095,825 million in 2024.

The DCS noted that the main sectors of the economy—Agriculture, Industry, and Services—contributed 8.4%, 25.4%, and 54.6%, respectively, to the GDP at current prices.

Additionally, the ‘Taxes less subsidies on products’ component accounted for 11.6% of the total GDP in 2025.

In terms of sectoral growth, Agriculture is projected to expand by 1.4% , Industry by 7.8%, and Services by 3.3% during the year 2025.

The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) reported that Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5% in 2025.

At constant 2015 prices, the GDP is expected to rise to Rs. 13,128,577 million in 2025, up from Rs. 12,508,954 million in 2024.

At current prices, the GDP is estimated to increase to Rs. 32,750,844 million, marking an 8.8 percent growth from Rs. 30,095,825 million in 2024.

The DCS noted that the main sectors of the economy—Agriculture, Industry, and Services—contributed 8.4%, 25.4%, and 54.6%, respectively, to the GDP at current prices.

Additionally, the ‘Taxes less subsidies on products’ component accounted for 11.6% of the total GDP in 2025.

In terms of sectoral growth, Agriculture is projected to expand by 1.4% , Industry by 7.8%, and Services by 3.3% during the year 2025.