Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 11.58 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11.58 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 29.7%
World rank
56th
of 192 countries
All-time high
64.86 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-25.74 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
59
1961–2025
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 11.58 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 29.7% on the previous year and up 485.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 64.86 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -25.74 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Sri Lanka 56th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -11.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 1963 | -18.55 % change on previous year | -1135.8% |
| 1964 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -114.1% |
| 1965 | 23.71 % change on previous year | +809.5% |
| 1966 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 1967 | -4.28 % change on previous year | -193.9% |
| 1968 | -1.94 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 1969 | 13.87 % change on previous year | -814.1% |
| 1970 | 35.74 % change on previous year | +157.6% |
| 1971 | -4 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 1972 | -3.19 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 1973 | 20.42 % change on previous year | -739.2% |
| 1974 | 64.86 % change on previous year | +217.7% |
| 1975 | 9.38 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 1976 | -14.97 % change on previous year | -259.6% |
| 1977 | 9.83 % change on previous year | -165.7% |
| 1978 | -12.68 % change on previous year | -229.0% |
| 1979 | 42.43 % change on previous year | -434.7% |
| 1980 | 43.26 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1981 | -6.82 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 1982 | 7.35 % change on previous year | -207.7% |
| 1983 | -2.94 % change on previous year | -140.0% |
| 1984 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1985 | 8.1 % change on previous year | -518.6% |
| 1986 | -0.3 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 1987 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -1902.3% |
| 1988 | 7.77 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
| 1989 | -0.0903 % change on previous year | -101.2% |
| 1990 | 19.05 % change on previous year | -21203.0% |
| 1991 | 14.38 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 1992 | 13.85 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 12.56 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1994 | 19.28 % change on previous year | +53.5% |
| 1995 | 12.22 % change on previous year | -36.6% |
| 1996 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1997 | 7.85 % change on previous year | +358.6% |
| 1998 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 1999 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +73.7% |
| 2000 | 21.14 % change on previous year | +911.8% |
| 2001 | -16.68 % change on previous year | -178.9% |
| 2002 | -0.1753 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 2003 | 12.14 % change on previous year | -7027.3% |
| 2004 | 18.76 % change on previous year | +54.5% |
| 2005 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -44.6% |
| 2006 | 15.44 % change on previous year | +48.5% |
| 2007 | 9.88 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2008 | 22.78 % change on previous year | +130.6% |
| 2009 | -25.39 % change on previous year | -211.5% |
| 2016 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 2017 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +320.8% |
| 2018 | 5.47 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2019 | -8.3 % change on previous year | -251.9% |
| 2020 | -25.74 % change on previous year | +210.1% |
| 2021 | 18 % change on previous year | -169.9% |
| 2022 | -13.47 % change on previous year | -174.8% |
| 2023 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -119.9% |
| 2024 | 16.47 % change on previous year | +514.1% |
| 2025 | 11.58 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.16 % change on previous year | -18.55 % change on previous year | 23.71 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.78 % change on previous year | -14.97 % change on previous year | 64.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.98 % change on previous year | -6.82 % change on previous year | 43.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.42 % change on previous year | 1.2 % change on previous year | 19.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.83 % change on previous year | -25.39 % change on previous year | 22.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.87 % change on previous year | -8.3 % change on previous year | 8.32 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.59 % change on previous year | -25.74 % change on previous year | 18 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 38.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0608 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 276.26 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.0674 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 337.27 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 5.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 20.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 11.58 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 64.86 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.74 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 56th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 485.7%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.