Sri Lanka 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$94.38 billion
↑ 7.23% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$4,401.06
↑ 6.06% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.46%
↑ 1.41pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.70%
↑ 3.75pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $88.01 billion | $94.38 billion | +7.23% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,149.76 | $4,401.06 | +6.06% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.05% | 6.46% | +1.41pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.96% | 7.70% | +3.75pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.24% | 4.05% | -0.20pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $94.38 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $4,401.06
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.46%
- Gross National Income
- $92.06 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.70%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.47%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.05%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.78%
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)
- -2.45%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $94.38 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sri Lanka for 2017 is $4,401.06. 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 2017 is 7.70%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sri Lanka's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 6.46%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sri Lanka for 2017 is 4.05%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.