External Debt in Sri Lanka decreased to 56188.64 USD Million in the first quarter of 2025 from 57133.49 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Sri Lanka External Debt

• Sri Lanka External Debt reached 56.6 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 55.9 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Sri Lanka External Debt: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 2012 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 56.6 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 37.1 USD bn in Dec 2012.

Related information about Sri Lanka External Debt

• In the latest reports of Sri Lanka, Current Account recorded a surplus of 303.4 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 45.4 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Sri Lanka Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 7.2 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 146.0 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 20.9 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Key information about Sri Lanka External Debt: % of GDP

• Sri Lanka External Debt accounted for 75.0 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2022, compared with the ratio of 58.9 % in the previous year.
• Sri Lanka External Debt: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1998 to Dec 2022.
• The data reached an all-time high of 75.0 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 38.8 % in Dec 2008.

CEIC calculates External Debt as % of Nominal GDP from annual External Debt and annual Nominal GDP. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka provides External Debt in local currency based on BPM6. The Department of Census and Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. External Debt as % of Nominal GDP prior to 2011 is calculated from External Debt based on BPM5 and Nominal GDP based on SNA 1993. External Debt as % of Nominal GDP prior to 2002 is calculated from Nominal GDP based on SNA 1968.


Related information about Sri Lanka External Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of Sri Lanka, Current Account recorded a surplus of 303.4 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 45.4 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Sri Lanka Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 7.2 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 146.0 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• The country's External Debt reached 56,594.5 in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 20.9 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Present value of external debt (current US$) in Sri Lanka was reported at 42198486929 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Present value of external debt - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Key information about Sri Lanka External Debt: Short Term

• Sri Lanka External Debt: Short Term value stood at 5.2 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 5.1 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Sri Lanka External Debt: Short Term data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 2012 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 9.2 USD bn in Sep 2021 and a record low of 5.0 USD bn in Dec 2023.

CEIC calculates Short Term External Debt as the sum of quarterly Short Term External Debt breakdowns for General Government, Central Bank, Deposit Taking Corporations and Other Sectors. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka provides Short Term External Debt in USD.


Related information about Sri Lanka External Debt: Short Term

• In the latest reports of Sri Lanka, Current Account recorded a surplus of 303.4 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 45.4 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Sri Lanka Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 7.2 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 146.0 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 20.9 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$) in Sri Lanka was reported at 2825291973 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about Sri Lanka Government Debt: % of GDP

• Sri Lanka Government debt accounted for 96.9 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Sep 2024, compared with the ratio of 98.0 % in the previous quarter.
• Sri Lanka government debt to GDP ratio data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2014 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 120.9 % in Jun 2022 and a record low of 72.0 % in Mar 2018.

CEIC calculates quarterly Government Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Government Debt and rolling sum of quarterly Nominal GDP. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka provides Government Debt in local currency. The Department of Census and Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Government Debt as % of Nominal GDP prior to Q4 2015 is calculated from Nominal GDP based on old methodology.


Related information about Sri Lanka Government Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Sri Lanka National Government Debt reached 96.5 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP reached 20.9 USD bn in Mar 2023.

External debt stocks, short-term (DOD, current US$) in Sri Lanka was reported at 7249294945 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - External debt stocks, short-term (DOD, current US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Debt service on external debt, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (TDS, current US$) in Sri Lanka was reported at 1545697904 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Debt service on external debt, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (TDS, current US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about Sri Lanka External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP

• Sri Lanka External Debt: Short Term accounted for 11.5 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2022, compared with the ratio of 9.6 % in the previous year.
• Sri Lanka External Debt: Short Term: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from 1998 to 2022.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.5 % in 2022 and a record low of 2.3 % in 2006.

CEIC calculates Short Term External Debt as % of Nominal GDP from annual Short Term External Debt and annual Nominal GDP. Short Term External Debt is calculated as the sum of Short Term External Debt breakdowns for General Government, Central Bank, Deposit Taking Corporations and Other Sectors. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka provides Short Term External Debt in local currency based on BPM6. The Department of Census and Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. Short Term External Debt as % of Nominal GDP prior to 2011 is calculated from Short Term External Debt based on BPM5 and Nominal GDP based on SNA 1993. Short Term External Debt as % of Nominal GDP prior to 2002 is calculated from Nominal GDP based on SNA 1968.


Related information about Sri Lanka External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of Sri Lanka, Current Account recorded a surplus of 303.4 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 45.4 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Sri Lanka Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 7.2 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 146.0 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Sri Lanka External Debt: Short Term value stood at 5.2 USD bn in Dec 2022.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 20.9 USD bn in Mar 2023.

External debt stocks, total (DOD, current US$) in Sri Lanka was reported at 61705953520 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - External debt stocks, total (DOD, current US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

External debt stocks, private nonguaranteed (PNG) (DOD, current US$) in Sri Lanka was reported at 10220487000 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - External debt stocks, private nonguaranteed (PNG) (DOD, current US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

External debt stocks, long-term (DOD, current US$) in Sri Lanka was reported at 51602903242 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - External debt stocks, long-term (DOD, current US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) in Sri Lanka was reported at 41382416242 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Key information about Sri Lanka National Government Debt

• Sri Lanka National Government Debt reached 96.5 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 92.7 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Sri Lanka National Government Debt data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2014 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 96.5 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 55.0 USD bn in Mar 2014.

CEIC converts quarterly Government Debt into USD. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka provides Government Debt in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Related information about Sri Lanka National Government Debt

• In the latest reports, Sri Lanka Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 5.6 % of its Nominal GDP in Sep 2024.
• The country's Government debt accounted for 96.9 % of its Nominal GDP in Sep 2024.
• Sri Lanka Nominal GDP reached 20.9 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Net flows on external debt, private nonguaranteed (PNG) (NFL, current US$) in Sri Lanka was reported at 906039000 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Net flows on external debt, private nonguaranteed (PNG) (NFL, current US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Sri Lanka LK: External Debt: INT: PPG: Commercial Banks data was reported at 6.445 USD mn in 2031. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.541 USD mn for 2030. Sri Lanka LK: External Debt: INT: PPG: Commercial Banks data is updated yearly, averaging 21.539 USD mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2031, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 172.791 USD mn in 2024 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2023. Sri Lanka LK: External Debt: INT: PPG: Commercial Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.IDS: External Debt: Disbursements and Interest Payment: Annual. Public and publicly guaranteed commercial bank loans from private banks and other private financial institutions. Interest payments are actual amounts of interest paid by the borrower in currency, goods, or services in the year specified. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

Utang Luar Negeri: Jangka Pendek Sri-Lanka dilaporkan sebesar 5.2 USD bn pada 2024-09. Rekor ini naik dibanding sebelumnya yaitu 5.1 USD bn untuk 2024-06. Data Utang Luar Negeri: Jangka Pendek Sri-Lanka diperbarui triwulanan, dengan rata-rata 7.5 USD bn dari 2012-12 sampai 2024-09, dengan 48 observasi. Data ini mencapai angka tertinggi sebesar 9.2 USD bn pada 2021-09 dan rekor terendah sebesar 5.0 USD bn pada 2023-12. Data Utang Luar Negeri: Jangka Pendek Sri-Lanka tetap berstatus aktif di CEIC dan dilaporkan oleh CEIC Data. Data dikategorikan dalam Global Economic Monitor World Trend Plus – Table: External Debt: Short Term: USD: Quarterly.

Os dados de Dívida Externa de Curto Prazo do Sri Lanka foram registrados em 5.2 USD bn em 2024-09. Este é um registro de um aumento com relação aos números anteriores de 5.1 USD bn em 2024-06. Os dados de Dívida Externa de Curto Prazo do Sri Lanka são atualizados trimestral, com uma média de 7.5 USD bn em 2012-12 até 2024-09, com 48 observações. Os dados alcançaram um alto recorde de 9.2 USD bn em 2021-09 e um baixo recorde de 5.0 USD bn em 2023-12. Os dados de Dívida Externa de Curto Prazo do Sri Lanka permanecem com status ativo na CEIC e são reportados pela fonte: CEIC Data. Os dados são classificados sob o World Trend Plus’ Global Economic Monitor – Table: External Debt: Short Term: USD: Quarterly.

Key information about Sri Lanka Domestic Credit Growth

• Sri Lanka Domestic Credit increased 4.3 % YoY in Jan 2025, compared with an increase of 4.0 % YoY in the previous month
• Sri Lanka Domestic Credit Growth YoY data is updated monthly
• It averaged 16.2 %, available from Jan 1997 to Jan 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 42.7 % in Mar 2012 and a record low of -2.9 % in Oct 2023

CEIC calculates Domestic Credit Growth from monthly Domestic Credit. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka provides Domestic Credit in local currency.


Further information about Sri Lanka Domestic Credit Growth

• In the latest reports, Sri Lanka Domestic Credit reached 57.4 USD bn in Jan 2025
• Money Supply M2 in Sri Lanka increased to 42.7 USD bn YoY in Jan 2025
• Sri Lanka Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 6.0 USD bn in Feb 2025
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 3.4 Months of Import in Jan 2025
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 4.5 % in Dec 2021, compared with the ratio of 4.9 % in the previous year
• Household Debt of Sri Lanka reached 6.5 % in Sep 2024, accounting for 6.5 % of the country's Nominal GDP