International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) was 16.11 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Sri Lanka, 2012–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international investment position (assets, positions, us dollar) in Sri Lanka is 16.11 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 61.5% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international investment position (assets, positions, us dollar) in Sri Lanka peaked at 41.84 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -4.77 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Sri Lanka ranks 69th of 172 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.
International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9.24 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 2014 | 18.3 % change on previous year | +537.7% |
| 2015 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 2016 | -4.36 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 23.75 % change on previous year | -644.4% |
| 2018 | -4.77 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 2019 | 7.34 % change on previous year | -253.8% |
| 2023 | 41.84 % change on previous year | +470.2% |
| 2024 | 16.11 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 16.11 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.2 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 16.11 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 13.95 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.04 % change on previous year | -4.77 % change on previous year | 23.75 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 28.97 % change on previous year | 16.11 % change on previous year | 41.84 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 66 Belgium 16.48 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Israel 16.38 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Serbia 16.38 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Turkey 15.99 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Costa Rica 15.72 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Samoa 15.62 % change on previous year 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 27.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0216 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 107.92 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 59.81 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international investment position (assets, positions, us dollar) in Sri Lanka?
- International investment position (assets, positions, us dollar) in Sri Lanka was 16.11 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest international investment position (assets, positions, us dollar) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 41.84 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest international investment position (assets, positions, us dollar) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.77 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for international investment position (assets, positions, us dollar)?
- Sri Lanka ranks 69th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international investment position (assets, positions, us dollar) rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. 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 International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar), 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 International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- International Investment Position International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.