Inflation Rate in Sri Lanka decreased by 0.60 percent in June from -0.70 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Sri Lanka increased 0.90 percent in June of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Sri Lanka Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Sri Lanka LK: Inflation:(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductDeflator: Linked Series data was reported at 8.244 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.080 % for 2016. Sri Lanka LK: Inflation:(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductDeflator: Linked Series data is updated yearly, averaging 8.863 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.063 % in 1990 and a record low of 0.649 % in 2015. Sri Lanka LK: Inflation:(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductDeflator: Linked Series 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.WDI: Inflation. Inflation as measured by the annual growth rate of the GDP implicit deflator shows the rate of price change in the economy as a whole. This series has been linked to produce a consistent time series to counteract breaks in series over time due to changes in base years, source data and methodologies. Thus, it may not be comparable with other national accounts series in the database for historical years.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on World Bank national accounts data archives, OECD National Accounts, and the IMF WEO database.; ;

Core consumer prices in Sri Lanka increased 1.50 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Sri Lanka Core Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This dataset is about countries per year in Sri Lanka. It has 1 row and is filtered where the date is 2021. It features 4 columns: country, continent, and inflation.

This dataset is about countries per year in Sri Lanka. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, inflation, and armed forces personnel.

Abstract

Food price inflation is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources of consumer prices are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual price trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes food price estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

        A dataset of monthly food price inflation estimates (aggregated for all food products available in the data) is also available for all countries covered by this modeling exercise.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: Eastern, North Central, Uva, Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Northern, North Western, Market Average

Abstract

Food price inflation is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources of consumer prices are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual price trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes food price estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following areas: Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Gambia, The, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, Rep.

Cost of food in Sri Lanka increased 4.30 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Sri Lanka Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

For the past few years, Sri Lanka’s economy has been thriving. Gross domestic product is soaring, and despite the densely populated country being among the smallest in the Asia Pacific region, its GDP per capita is not – it has almost doubled over the past decade. Sri Lanka’s inflation rate has been through the wringer, however: From around seven percent in 2013 to a sudden slump to around two percent in 2015 with a rapid upturn and peak at 6.5 percent in 2017 again. The slump in 2015 is mainly due to the country amassing national debt, which is soaring just as much as GDP. Sri Lanka has been spending so much money on developing its infrastructure, it needed help from the International Monetary Fund.

Bailed out

The International Monetary Fund does not just bail a country out frivolously, although Sri Lanka is by far not the only one requesting financial aid. Other countries have turned to the IMF for help in the past, the most famous example of asking for a bailout is Greece, which still struggles with the consequences of economic turmoil, austerity, and debt years later. Bailout money comes with terms and conditions, since it is a temporary solution to facilitate resolving an economic crisis. Often, one of these conditions is that countries take matters into their own hands and do everything they can to avoid further crises and to help get themselves out of debt.

Maxing out the cards

Sri Lanka has been living above its means, but prognoses look promising. Inflation is expected to level off around five percent, as is government expenditure at around 20 percent of GDP. Debt is still rising, of course, but trade seems in good shape, as well, with exports increasing, lowering the trade deficit. All in all, it looks like investing in infrastructure may pay off after all.

Sri Lanka LK: Consumer Price Index (CPI): % Change data was reported at 7.704 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.959 % for 2016. Sri Lanka LK: Consumer Price Index (CPI): % Change data is updated yearly, averaging 6.717 % from Dec 1951 (Median) to 2017, with 67 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.145 % in 1980 and a record low of -1.545 % in 1960. Sri Lanka LK: Consumer Price Index (CPI): % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.IMF.IFS: Consumer and Producer Price Index: Annual.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Sri Lanka increased to 194.50 points in June from 192.80 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Sri Lanka increased to 194.80 points in June from 194.20 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Core Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Rice is a crucial crop in Sri Lanka, influencing both its agricultural and economic landscapes. This study delves into the complex interplay between economic indicators and rice production, aiming to uncover correlations and build prediction models using machine learning techniques. The dataset, spanning from 1960 to 2020, includes key economic variables such as GDP, inflation rate, manufacturing output, population, population growth rate, imports, arable land area, military expenditure, and rice production. The study’s findings reveal the significant influence of economic factors on rice production in Sri Lanka. Machine learning models, including Linear Regression, Support Vector Machines, Ensemble methods, and Gaussian Process Regression, demonstrate strong predictive accuracy in forecasting rice production based on economic indicators. These results underscore the importance of economic indicators in shaping rice production outcomes and highlight the potential of machine learning in predicting agricultural trends. The study suggests avenues for future research, such as exploring regional variations and refining models based on ongoing data collection.

The benchmark interest rate in Sri Lanka was last recorded at 7.75 percent. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Sri Lanka increased to 133.70 points in June from 132.80 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset provides values for INFLATION RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Sri Lanka decreased to 6080 USD Million in June from 6284 USD Million in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Sri Lanka remained unchanged at 4.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 4.20 percent in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Sri Lanka decreased to 1510.10 points in the fourth quarter of 2023 from 1517.90 points in the third quarter of 2023. This dataset provides - Sri Lanka Housing Approvals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.