Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth was 5.34 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Sri Lanka, 2011–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 5.34 % change on previous year for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in 2025.
The figure is down 17.4% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Sri Lanka peaked at 37.64 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.6047 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Sri Lanka 134th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 15.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 21.45 % change on previous year | +36.9% |
| 2013 | 10.74 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 2014 | 8.41 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 2015 | 5.89 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 2016 | 9.81 % change on previous year | +66.5% |
| 2017 | 11.84 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 2018 | 7.28 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2019 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 2020 | 0.6047 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 2021 | 12.92 % change on previous year | +2037.0% |
| 2022 | 37.64 % change on previous year | +191.3% |
| 2023 | 12.59 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2024 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2025 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.64 % change on previous year | 4.67 % change on previous year | 21.45 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 12.59 % change on previous year | 0.6047 % change on previous year | 37.64 % change on previous year | 6 |
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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 266.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 1.33 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8249 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 4,126 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 4.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 112.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per capita 560,921 constant LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Sri Lanka?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Sri Lanka was 5.34 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 37.64 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6047 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth?
- Sri Lanka ranks 134th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. 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 Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.