Sri Lanka 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$88.01 billion
↑ 3.37% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$4,149.76
↑ 2.21% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.05%
↑ 0.85pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.96%
↑ 0.19pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $85.14 billion | $88.01 billion | +3.37% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,060.13 | $4,149.76 | +2.21% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.21% | 5.05% | +0.85pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.77% | 3.96% | +0.19pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.52% | 4.24% | -0.28pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $88.01 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $4,149.76
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.05%
- Gross National Income
- $85.82 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.96%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.44%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.24%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.79%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -1.98%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $88.01 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sri Lanka for 2016 is $4,149.76. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Sri Lanka for 2016 is 3.96%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sri Lanka's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 5.05%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sri Lanka for 2016 is 4.24%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.