Adjusted net national income (current US$), per capita in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Adjusted net national income (current US$), per capita was 3,612 current US$ per person in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted net national income (current US$), per capita in Sri Lanka, 1971–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 3,612 current US$ per person for adjusted net national income (current us$), per capita in 2021.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted net national income (current us$), per capita in Sri Lanka peaked at 3,968 current US$ per person in 2017 and was at its lowest, 158.7 current US$ per person, in 1978.
Sri Lanka ranks 106th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted net national income (current US$), per capita in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 161.97 current US$ per person | — |
| 1972 | 173.31 current US$ per person | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 189.82 current US$ per person | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 231.68 current US$ per person | +22.0% |
| 1975 | 235.32 current US$ per person | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 208.33 current US$ per person | -11.5% |
| 1977 | 236.07 current US$ per person | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 158.7 current US$ per person | -32.8% |
| 1979 | 217.66 current US$ per person | +37.1% |
| 1980 | 255.53 current US$ per person | +17.4% |
| 1981 | 273.71 current US$ per person | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 296.33 current US$ per person | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 315.76 current US$ per person | +6.6% |
| 1984 | 361.78 current US$ per person | +14.6% |
| 1985 | 364.74 current US$ per person | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 386.75 current US$ per person | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 398.1 current US$ per person | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 413.49 current US$ per person | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 409.12 current US$ per person | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 466.99 current US$ per person | +14.1% |
| 1991 | 515.58 current US$ per person | +10.4% |
| 1992 | 550.9 current US$ per person | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 577.73 current US$ per person | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 640.15 current US$ per person | +10.8% |
| 1995 | 694.52 current US$ per person | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 725.53 current US$ per person | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 776.48 current US$ per person | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 783.33 current US$ per person | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 760.03 current US$ per person | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 778.14 current US$ per person | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 746.14 current US$ per person | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 778.62 current US$ per person | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 888.42 current US$ per person | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 959.77 current US$ per person | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 1,122 current US$ per person | +16.9% |
| 2006 | 1,285 current US$ per person | +14.5% |
| 2007 | 1,464 current US$ per person | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 1,804 current US$ per person | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 1,884 current US$ per person | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 2,606 current US$ per person | +38.4% |
| 2011 | 2,984 current US$ per person | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 3,052 current US$ per person | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 3,395 current US$ per person | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 3,592 current US$ per person | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 3,678 current US$ per person | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 3,756 current US$ per person | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 3,968 current US$ per person | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 3,936 current US$ per person | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 3,672 current US$ per person | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 3,491 current US$ per person | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 3,612 current US$ per person | +3.5% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 3,612 current US$ per person is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,881 current US$ per person, 74% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 3,612 current US$ per person is above the median for South Asia, which is 2,756 current US$ per person, 1.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 201.43 current US$ per person | 158.7 current US$ per person | 236.07 current US$ per person | 9 |
| 1980s | 347.53 current US$ per person | 255.53 current US$ per person | 413.49 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 649.12 current US$ per person | 466.99 current US$ per person | 783.33 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,171 current US$ per person | 746.14 current US$ per person | 1,884 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,464 current US$ per person | 2,606 current US$ per person | 3,968 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,551 current US$ per person | 3,491 current US$ per person | 3,612 current US$ per person | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.07 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -7.82 Percent per annum (2022)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 110.33 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0011 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5.03 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 761.14 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 6.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0076 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 34.73 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 38.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted net national income (current us$), per capita in Sri Lanka?
- Adjusted net national income (current us$), per capita in Sri Lanka was 3,612 current US$ per person in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest adjusted net national income (current us$), per capita recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 3,968 current US$ per person in 2017.
- What is the lowest adjusted net national income (current us$), per capita recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 158.7 current US$ per person in 1978.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for adjusted net national income (current us$), per capita?
- Sri Lanka ranks 106th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted net national income (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Adjusted net national income (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Adjusted net national income (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Adjusted net national income (current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Adjusted net national income Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Adjusted net national income (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.