Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual was 22.45 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
22.45 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 283.4%
World rank
39th
of 206 countries
All-time high
832.29 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-983.94 % change on previous year
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2025
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Sri Lanka, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 22.45 % change on previous year for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in 2025.
That represents a change of up 283.4% on the previous year and up 237.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Sri Lanka peaked at 832.29 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -983.94 % change on previous year, in 1961.
That places Sri Lanka 39th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -983.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 112.62 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 1963 | -547.5 % change on previous year | -586.1% |
| 1964 | 81.63 % change on previous year | -114.9% |
| 1965 | -285.44 % change on previous year | -449.7% |
| 1966 | 94.37 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 1967 | -375 % change on previous year | -497.4% |
| 1968 | -842.11 % change on previous year | +124.6% |
| 1969 | 60.34 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 1971 | -36.38 % change on previous year | -160.3% |
| 1972 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -110.3% |
| 1973 | -34.44 % change on previous year | -1017.4% |
| 1974 | -41.3 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1975 | -29.23 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 1976 | -52.1 % change on previous year | +78.2% |
| 1977 | -14.49 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
| 1978 | 29.72 % change on previous year | -305.1% |
| 1979 | 97.35 % change on previous year | +227.5% |
| 1980 | 832.29 % change on previous year | +755.0% |
| 1981 | -166.15 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 1982 | 319.36 % change on previous year | -292.2% |
| 1983 | -160.98 % change on previous year | -150.4% |
| 1984 | -605.63 % change on previous year | +276.2% |
| 1985 | 84.48 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 1986 | -10.13 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 1987 | -12 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 1988 | 34.88 % change on previous year | -390.7% |
| 1989 | -234.74 % change on previous year | -773.0% |
| 1990 | -29.11 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 1991 | -30.41 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 68.54 % change on previous year | -325.3% |
| 1993 | 105.88 % change on previous year | +54.5% |
| 1995 | -145.28 % change on previous year | -237.2% |
| 1996 | -24.17 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1997 | 5 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 1998 | -56.36 % change on previous year | -1226.1% |
| 1999 | -24.42 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 2000 | -21.08 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 2001 | -3.89 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 2002 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -215.7% |
| 2003 | 31.23 % change on previous year | +593.0% |
| 2004 | -25.38 % change on previous year | -181.3% |
| 2005 | -44.94 % change on previous year | +77.1% |
| 2006 | -34.53 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2007 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 2008 | -168.94 % change on previous year | -5084.8% |
| 2009 | 46.88 % change on previous year | -127.7% |
| 2010 | -25.06 % change on previous year | -153.5% |
| 2011 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 2012 | -115 % change on previous year | +3442.7% |
| 2013 | -45.97 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 2014 | -4.42 % change on previous year | -90.4% |
| 2015 | -16.38 % change on previous year | +270.8% |
| 2016 | -16.35 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2017 | -10.39 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2018 | -10.41 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2019 | -13.29 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 2020 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -131.2% |
| 2021 | 6.51 % change on previous year | +56.7% |
| 2022 | -56 % change on previous year | -960.8% |
| 2023 | -35.09 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 2024 | 5.85 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 2025 | 22.45 % change on previous year | +283.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -298.34 % change on previous year | -983.94 % change on previous year | 112.62 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -8.57 % change on previous year | -52.1 % change on previous year | 97.35 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 8.14 % change on previous year | -605.63 % change on previous year | 832.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -14.48 % change on previous year | -145.28 % change on previous year | 105.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -21.28 % change on previous year | -168.94 % change on previous year | 46.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -26.05 % change on previous year | -115 % change on previous year | -3.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -8.69 % change on previous year | -56 % change on previous year | 22.45 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 36 Kenya 24.82 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Republic of Korea 23.99 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Azerbaijan 22.66 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Saudi Arabia 22.44 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Timor-Leste 22.32 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Philippines 22.01 % 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)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,427 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.04 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 5,196 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 10.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 312.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 1.56 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 6.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Sri Lanka?
- Net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Sri Lanka was 22.45 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 832.29 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -983.94 % change on previous year in 1961.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual?
- Sri Lanka ranks 39th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 237.0%. 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 Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (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 Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.