Adjusted net national income in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Adjusted net national income was 80.02 billion current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted net national income in Sri Lanka, 1971–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adjusted net national income in Sri Lanka is 80.02 billion current US$, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 27.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted net national income in Sri Lanka peaked at 85.29 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.03 billion current US$, in 1971.
Sri Lanka ranks 65th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted net national income in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.03 billion current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 2.22 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 2.48 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 3.08 billion current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1975 | 3.19 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 2.87 billion current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1977 | 3.32 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1978 | 2.27 billion current US$ | -31.5% |
| 1979 | 3.17 billion current US$ | +39.7% |
| 1980 | 3.79 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1981 | 4.13 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1982 | 4.53 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 4.86 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 5.59 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1985 | 5.67 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 6.08 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 6.34 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 6.65 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 6.65 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 7.64 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1991 | 8.49 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1992 | 9.22 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1993 | 9.84 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 11.06 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 12.20 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 12.99 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 14.17 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 14.57 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 14.40 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 15.01 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 14.62 billion current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 15.42 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 17.73 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 19.28 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 22.68 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2006 | 26.15 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 30.01 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2008 | 37.21 billion current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2009 | 39.09 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 54.41 billion current US$ | +39.2% |
| 2011 | 62.68 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 64.60 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 69.88 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 74.62 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 77.12 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 79.67 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 85.12 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 85.29 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 80.06 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 76.51 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 80.02 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 80.02 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 35.18 billion current US$, 2.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 80.02 billion current US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 56.93 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adjusted net national income in Sri Lanka changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -31.5% | 3.32 billion current US$ | 2.27 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.74 billion current US$ | 2.03 billion current US$ | 3.32 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.43 billion current US$ | 3.79 billion current US$ | 6.65 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.46 billion current US$ | 7.64 billion current US$ | 14.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.72 billion current US$ | 14.62 billion current US$ | 39.09 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.35 billion current US$ | 54.41 billion current US$ | 85.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.27 billion current US$ | 76.51 billion current US$ | 80.02 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 38.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted net national income in Sri Lanka?
- Adjusted net national income in Sri Lanka was 80.02 billion current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted net national income recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 85.29 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest adjusted net national income recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.03 billion current US$ in 1971.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for adjusted net national income?
- Sri Lanka ranks 65th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted net national income rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted net national income (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.