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Sri Lanka Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade in Sri Lanka increased to 104.40 Index Points in December of 2012 from 77.20 Index Points in November of 2012. Terms of Trade in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Terms of Trade averaged 111.91 Index Points reaching an all time high of 161.24 Index Points in May of 1998 and a record low of 74.50 Index Points in March of 2012. In Sri Lanka, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Terms of Trade.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Sri Lanka increased to 220.21 Index Points in February of 2011 from 216.55 Index Points in January of 2011. Historically, from 1976 until 2011, Sri Lanka Producer Prices averaged 56.12 Index Points reaching an all time high of 220.21 Index Points in February of 2011 and a record low of 4.86 Index Points in January of 1976. In Sri Lanka, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Producer Prices.

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Sri Lanka Households Savings Ratio

Personal Savings in Sri Lanka increased to 17 percent in 2012 from 15.40 percent in 2011. Personal Savings in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Sri Lanka Households Savings Ratio averaged 16.86 Percent reaching an all time high of 19.30 Percent in June of 2010 and a record low of 13.90 Percent in June of 2008. In Sri Lanka, Households Savings Ratio correspond to the ratio of household income saved to household net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Households Savings Ratio.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Wages

Wages in Sri Lanka decreased to 67.30 Index Points in December of 2012 from 67.90 Index Points in November of 2012. Wages in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1983 until 2012, Sri Lanka Wages averaged 80.37 Index Points reaching an all time high of 105.10 Index Points in October of 1991 and a record low of 51.90 Index Points in November of 2006. In Sri Lanka, wages are benchmarked using indexed salaries. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Wages.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Sri Lanka increased to 5274451 LKR Million in 2012 from 4568393 LKR Million in 2011. Consumer Spending in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1950 until 2012, Sri Lanka Consumer Spending averaged 677186.80 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 5274451 LKR Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 2992 LKR Million in June of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Consumer Spending.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sri Lanka decreased to 170 Index Points in April of 2013 from 170.80 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1985 until 2013, Sri Lanka Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 62.61 Index Points reaching an all time high of 170.80 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 10.80 Index Points in September of 1985. In Sri Lanka, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Sri Lanka decreased to 132927 LKR Million in 2012 from 187664 LKR Million in 2011. Changes in Inventories in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2002 until 2012, Sri Lanka Changes in Inventories averaged 91958 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 187664 LKR Million in June of 2011 and a record low of 34009 LKR Million in June of 2009. In Sri Lanka, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Changes in Inventories.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Car Registrations

Car Registrations in Sri Lanka increased to 1573 Cars in November of 2012 from 1422 Cars in October of 2012. Car Registrations in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Car Registrations averaged 1572.14 Cars reaching an all time high of 5560 Cars in March of 2011 and a record low of 308 Cars in January of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Car Registrations.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization in Sri Lanka increased to 83 percent in 2011 from 82 percent in 2010. Capacity Utilization in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2008 until 2011, Sri Lanka Capacity Utilization averaged 82 Percent reaching an all time high of 83 Percent in June of 2011 and a record low of 80 Percent in June of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Capacity Utilization.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Prime Lending Rate

Bank Lending Rate in Sri Lanka decreased to 13.80 percent in March of 2013 from 14.40 percent in February of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Sri Lanka Prime Lending Rate averaged 13.97 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.20 Percent in January of 2001 and a record low of 8.90 Percent in November of 2003. In Sri Lanka, the Prime lending rate, is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. The prime rate is estimated weekly by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Prime Lending Rate.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Current Account

Sri Lanka recorded a Current Account deficit of 78693.50 LKR Million in the third quarter of 2012. Current Account in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Current Account averaged -35160.29 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 30854.90 LKR Million in August of 2010 and a record low of -189897 LKR Million in November of 2011. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Current Account.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Sri Lanka increased to 10.79 percent in November of 2012 from 10.68 percent in October of 2012. Interbank Rate in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Interbank Rate averaged 11.51 Percent reaching an all time high of 21.30 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of 6.97 Percent in February of 2011. In Sri Lanka, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Interbank Rate.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka GDP Deflator

GDP Deflator in Sri Lanka increased to 248.82 Index Points in 2012 from 228.51 Index Points in 2011. GDP Deflator in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2002 until 2012, Sri Lanka GDP Deflator averaged 177.65 Index Points reaching an all time high of 248.82 Index Points in June of 2012 and a record low of 100 Index Points in June of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka GDP Deflator.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Sri Lanka decreased to 848576.40 LKR Million in March of 2013 from 850307.70 LKR Million in February of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1975 until 2013, Sri Lanka Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 145694.16 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 935700.20 LKR Million in July of 2012 and a record low of 437.10 LKR Million in January of 1975. In Sri Lanka, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Import Prices

Import Prices in Sri Lanka decreased to 127.40 Index Points in December of 2012 from 159.30 Index Points in November of 2012. Import Prices in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Import Prices averaged 75.21 Index Points reaching an all time high of 159.30 Index Points in November of 2012 and a record low of 33.69 Index Points in May of 1998. In Sri Lanka, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Import Prices.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Housing Index

Housing Index in Sri Lanka decreased to 2390 in the second quarter of 2012 from 2811 in the first quarter of 2012. Housing Index in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Sri Lanka Housing Index averaged 2817.60 reaching an all time high of 4505 in May of 2006 and a record low of 1638 in May of 2009. In Sri Lanka, Housing Index is measured by the total number of housing approvals. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Housing Index.

source: Central Bank Of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Gross National Product

Gross National Product in Sri Lanka increased to 7433954 LKR Million in 2012 from 6471968 LKR Million in 2011. Gross National Product in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1950 until 2012, Sri Lanka Gross National Product averaged 958968.24 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 7433954 LKR Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 4115 LKR Million in June of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Gross National Product.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Government Spending

Government Spending in Sri Lanka increased to 1021443 LKR Million in 2012 from 967702 LKR Million in 2011. Government Spending in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1950 until 2012, Sri Lanka Government Spending averaged 134195.13 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 1021443 LKR Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 440 LKR Million in June of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Government Spending.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Export Prices

Export Prices in Sri Lanka increased to 133 Index Points in December of 2012 from 123 Index Points in November of 2012. Export Prices in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Export Prices averaged 80.95 Index Points reaching an all time high of 133 Index Points in December of 2012 and a record low of 42.89 Index Points in March of 1997. In Sri Lanka, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Export Prices.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Sri Lanka was last recorded at 7 percent. Interest Rate in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Sri Lanka Interest Rate averaged 8.38 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.50 Percent in February of 2007 and a record low of 7 Percent in October of 2003. In Sri Lanka, interest rates decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The official interest rates are the Repurchase (Repo) Rate and the Reverse Repurchase (Reverse Repo) Rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Interest Rate.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Balance of Trade

Sri Lanka recorded a trade deficit of 704.50 USD Million in March of 2013. Balance of Trade in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Sri Lanka Balance of Trade averaged -961.42 USD Million reaching an all time high of -239.50 USD Million in September of 2003 and a record low of -2974 USD Million in December of 2011. Sri Lanka exports mostly textiles and garments (40% of total exports) and tea (17%). Others include: spices, gems, coconut products, rubber and fish. Main export partners are United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium and Italy. Sri Lanka imports petroleum, textile fabrics, foodstuffes and machinery and transportation equipment. Main import partners are India, China, Iran and Singapore. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Balance of Trade.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Imports

Imports in Sri Lanka increased to 1541.50 USD Million in March of 2013 from 1433.20 USD Million in February of 2013. Imports in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Sri Lanka Imports averaged 2485.41 USD Million reaching an all time high of 5641 USD Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 1314.70 USD Million in September of 2012. Sri Lanka imports petroleum, textile fabrics, foodstuffs and machinery and transportation equipment. Main import partners are India, China, Iran and Singapore. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Imports.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Exports

Exports in Sri Lanka increased to 837 USD Million in March of 2013 from 797.50 USD Million in February of 2013. Exports in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Sri Lanka Exports averaged 1530.84 USD Million reaching an all time high of 2720.80 USD Million in March of 2011 and a record low of 680.10 USD Million in April of 2012. Sri Lanka exports mostly textiles and garments (40% of total exports) and tea (17%). Others include: spices, gems, coconut products, rubber and fish. Main export partners are United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium and Italy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Exports.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Sri Lanka increased to 336 Thousand Persons in 2012 from 308 Thousand Persons in 2011. Unemployed Persons in Sri Lanka is reported by the Asian Development Bank. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Sri Lanka Unemployed Persons averaged 601.91 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 964 Thousand Persons in December of 1990 and a record low of 308 Thousand Persons in December of 2011. In Sri Lanka, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Unemployed Persons.

source: Asian Development Bank

Sri Lanka Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Sri Lanka increased to 2529800 LKR Million in February of 2013 from 2463300 LKR Million in January of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1979 until 2013, Sri Lanka Money Supply M2 averaged 487919.53 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 2593185 LKR Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 11297 LKR Million in January of 1979. Sri Lanka Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Money Supply M2.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Sri Lanka increased to 447400 LKR Million in February of 2013 from 440600 LKR Million in January of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1979 until 2013, Sri Lanka Money Supply M1 averaged 119689.59 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 450049 LKR Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 6091 LKR Million in January of 1979. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Money Supply M1.

source: Central Bank Of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Sri Lanka increased to 318060 LKR Million in December of 2012 from 304739 LKR Million in November of 2012. Money Supply M0 in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1960 until 2012, Sri Lanka Money Supply M0 averaged 49276.96 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 318060 LKR Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 602 LKR Million in January of 1960. Sri Lanka Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Money Supply M0.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Sri Lanka decreased to 2767300 LKR Million in December of 2012 from 2981500 LKR Million in September of 2012. Government External Debt in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1986 until 2012, Sri Lanka Government External Debt averaged 725917.12 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 2995800 LKR Million in August of 2012 and a record low of 70173.30 LKR Million in January of 1986. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Government External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka External Debt

External Debt in Sri Lanka decreased to 2767300 LKR Million in December of 2012 from 2981500 LKR Million in September of 2012. External Debt in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1986 until 2012, Sri Lanka External Debt averaged 725917.12 LKR Million reaching an all time high of 2995800 LKR Million in August of 2012 and a record low of 70173.30 LKR Million in January of 1986. In Sri Lanka, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Sri Lanka increased to 8129 Thousand Persons in 2012 from 7430 Thousand Persons in 2011. Employed Persons in Sri Lanka is reported by the Asian Development Bank. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Sri Lanka Employed Persons averaged 6374.57 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 8129 Thousand Persons in December of 2012 and a record low of 4951 Thousand Persons in December of 1990. In Sri Lanka, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Employed Persons.

source: Asian Development Bank

Sri Lanka Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Sri Lanka was recorded at 6.40 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Sri Lanka is reported by the Department of Census and Statistics. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Sri Lanka Inflation Rate averaged 10.55 Percent reaching an all time high of 28.31 Percent in June of 2008 and a record low of -0.89 Percent in March of 1995. In Sri Lanka, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is composed of two main groups: Food items (41 percent) and Non-food items (59 percent). Food items are mainly composed of: bread and cereals (7.9 percent), fish and sea food (6 percent) and vegetables (5.7 percent). The most important non-food items are housing water, electricity, gas and other fuels (23.7 percent), transport (12.3 percent), and restaurants and hotels (5.8 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Inflation Rate.

source: Department of Census and Statistics

Sri Lanka Government Debt To GDP

Sri Lanka recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 79.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Sri Lanka Government Debt To GDP averaged 92.04 Percent reaching an all time high of 103.20 Percent in December of 2001 and a record low of 78.50 Percent in December of 2011. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Government Debt To GDP.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Sri Lanka decreased to 3.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 4.10 percent in the third quarter of 2012. Unemployment Rate in Sri Lanka is reported by the Department of Census and Statistics. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Sri Lanka Unemployment Rate averaged 5.95 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.30 Percent in December of 1996 and a record low of 3.90 Percent in September of 2011. In Sri Lanka, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Unemployment Rate.

source: Department of Census and Statistics

Sri Lanka Current Account to GDP

Sri Lanka recorded a Current Account deficit of 6.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Sri Lanka Current Account to GDP averaged -5.96 Percent reaching an all time high of -0.40 Percent in December of 2003 and a record low of -19.30 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Current Account to GDP.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Government Budget

Sri Lanka recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 6.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Sri Lanka Government Budget averaged -7.86 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of -6.10 Percent of GDP in December of 1992 and a record low of -10.20 Percent of GDP in December of 2001. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Government Budget.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Sri Lanka decreased 5.08 percent in November of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, Sri Lanka Industrial Production averaged 6.72 Percent reaching an all time high of 35.20 Percent in July of 2010 and a record low of -7.95 Percent in September of 2012. In Sri Lanka, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Industrial Production.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sri Lanka expanded 6.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Sri Lanka is reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Sri Lanka GDP Growth Rate averaged 6.43 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.60 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of 1.50 Percent in March of 2009. Sri Lanka is a developing economy off the southern coast of India. In spite of years of civil war, the country has recorded strong growth rates in recent years. The main sectors of the Sri Lanka's economy are tourism, tea export, apparel, textile and rice production. Remittances also constitute an important part of country's revenue. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka GDP Growth Rate.

source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sri Lanka expanded 6.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Sri Lanka is reported by the Department of Census and Statistics. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Sri Lanka GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 6.43 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.60 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of 1.50 Percent in March of 2009. In Sri Lanka, services are the biggest sector of the economy and account for 58 percent of total GDP. Within services the most important segments are: wholesale and retail trade (21 percent); transport and communication (13 percent) and banking, insurance and real estate (11 percent). Industry accounts for 30 percent of total output. Within industry, manufacturing represents 18 percent of GDP and mining and construction account for 10 percent. The remaining 12 percent is contributed by agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Department of Census and Statistics

Sri Lanka | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Sri Lanka stands at B+. Moody's rating for Sri Lanka sovereign debt is B1. Fitch's credit rating for Sri Lanka is BB-. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Sri Lanka thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Sri Lanka as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Sri Lanka Population

The total population in Sri Lanka was last recorded at 20.9 million people in 2011 from 9.7 million in 1960, changing 115 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Sri Lanka is reported by the the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Sri Lanka Population averaged 15.8 Million reaching an all time high of 20.9 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 9.7 Million in December of 1960. The population of Sri Lanka represents 0.30 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 334 people on the planet is a resident of Sri Lanka. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Population.

source: the World Bank

Sri Lanka GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sri Lanka was worth 59.17 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Sri Lanka represents 0.10 percent of the world economy. GDP in Sri Lanka is reported by the the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Sri Lanka GDP averaged 11.4 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 59.2 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 1.4 USD Billion in December of 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka GDP.

source: the World Bank

Sri Lanka GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Sri Lanka was last recorded at 1402.12 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Sri Lanka is equivalent to 11 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Sri Lanka is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Sri Lanka GDP per capita averaged 602.6 USD reaching an all time high of 1402.1 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 279.3 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

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