Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Imports of goods and services was 22.32 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
22.32 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 16.4%
World rank
91st
of 200 countries
All-time high
26.84 billion BoP, current US$
in 2018
All-time low
682.95 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka stood at 22.32 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.4% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka peaked at 26.84 billion BoP, current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 682.95 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Sri Lanka ranks 91st of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 803.61 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 682.95 million BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1977 | 768.80 million BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 1.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.5% |
| 1979 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.3% |
| 1980 | 2.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1981 | 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 2.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 2.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 2.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 2.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 2.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 2.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 2.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 2.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 2.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 3.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1992 | 3.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1994 | 5.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 5.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1996 | 6.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 6.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 6.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 6.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 8.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2001 | 7.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2002 | 7.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 7.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 9.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 10.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 11.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 12.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 15.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 11.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.4% |
| 2010 | 15.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.0% |
| 2011 | 22.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +46.2% |
| 2012 | 21.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 21.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 23.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 23.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 23.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 25.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 26.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 24.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 18.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.6% |
| 2021 | 21.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2022 | 19.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2023 | 19.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 22.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 974.54 million BoP, current US$ | 682.95 million BoP, current US$ | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 2.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 88 Angola 24.03 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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- 90 Tunisia 22.66 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 92 Côte d'Ivoire 21.97 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 93 El Salvador 20.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 94 Georgia 20.33 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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 capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 9.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2244 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,122 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 11.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2284 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 1,143 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 11.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 68.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka?
- Imports of goods and services in Sri Lanka was 22.32 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 26.84 billion BoP, current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 682.95 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sri Lanka ranks 91st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.