Terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Terms of trade adjustment was -265.67 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-265.67 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 15.5%
World rank
161st
of 178 countries
All-time high
83.97 billion constant LCU
in 2017
All-time low
-549.55 billion constant LCU
in 2008
Years of data
61
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka stood at -265.67 billion constant LCU.
The figure is down 15.5% on the previous year and down 478.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka peaked at 83.97 billion constant LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, -549.55 billion constant LCU, in 2008.
Sri Lanka ranks 161st of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -48.88 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | -71.14 billion constant LCU | +45.5% |
| 1962 | -64.70 billion constant LCU | -9.0% |
| 1963 | -86.48 billion constant LCU | +33.7% |
| 1964 | -89.49 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1965 | -90.89 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1966 | -97.35 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1967 | -123.41 billion constant LCU | +26.8% |
| 1968 | -101.41 billion constant LCU | -17.8% |
| 1969 | -119.23 billion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 1970 | -107.70 billion constant LCU | -9.7% |
| 1971 | -111.69 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 1972 | -120.17 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 1973 | -125.29 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1974 | -122.62 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 1975 | -180.46 billion constant LCU | +47.2% |
| 1976 | -132.26 billion constant LCU | -26.7% |
| 1977 | -53.56 billion constant LCU | -59.5% |
| 1978 | -63.99 billion constant LCU | +19.5% |
| 1979 | -111.30 billion constant LCU | +73.9% |
| 1980 | -138.23 billion constant LCU | +24.2% |
| 1981 | -168.74 billion constant LCU | +22.1% |
| 1982 | -178.90 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1983 | -122.82 billion constant LCU | -31.3% |
| 1984 | 27.48 billion constant LCU | -122.4% |
| 1985 | -103.31 billion constant LCU | -476.0% |
| 1986 | -144.23 billion constant LCU | +39.6% |
| 1987 | -128.17 billion constant LCU | -11.1% |
| 1988 | -173.40 billion constant LCU | +35.3% |
| 1989 | -201.10 billion constant LCU | +16.0% |
| 1990 | -178.95 billion constant LCU | -11.0% |
| 1991 | -219.61 billion constant LCU | +22.7% |
| 1992 | -204.51 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1993 | -220.08 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 1994 | -277.21 billion constant LCU | +26.0% |
| 1995 | -268.62 billion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 1996 | -264.77 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1997 | -261.67 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1998 | -148.99 billion constant LCU | -43.1% |
| 1999 | -171.87 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 2000 | -282.92 billion constant LCU | +64.6% |
| 2001 | -224.45 billion constant LCU | -20.7% |
| 2002 | -203.66 billion constant LCU | -9.3% |
| 2003 | -100.32 billion constant LCU | -50.7% |
| 2004 | -180.95 billion constant LCU | +80.4% |
| 2005 | -278.15 billion constant LCU | +53.7% |
| 2006 | -343.42 billion constant LCU | +23.5% |
| 2007 | -409.60 billion constant LCU | +19.3% |
| 2008 | -549.55 billion constant LCU | +34.2% |
| 2009 | -217.42 billion constant LCU | -60.4% |
| 2015 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 74.80 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2017 | 83.97 billion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 49.34 billion constant LCU | -41.2% |
| 2019 | 27.77 billion constant LCU | -43.7% |
| 2020 | 70.23 billion constant LCU | +152.8% |
| 2021 | -99.53 billion constant LCU | -241.7% |
| 2022 | -335.86 billion constant LCU | +237.4% |
| 2023 | -333.63 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2024 | -229.99 billion constant LCU | -31.1% |
| 2025 | -265.67 billion constant LCU | +15.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -89.30 billion constant LCU | -123.41 billion constant LCU | -48.88 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | -112.91 billion constant LCU | -180.46 billion constant LCU | -53.56 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -133.14 billion constant LCU | -201.10 billion constant LCU | 27.48 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -221.63 billion constant LCU | -277.21 billion constant LCU | -148.99 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -279.04 billion constant LCU | -549.55 billion constant LCU | -100.32 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.18 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 83.97 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 2020s | -199.08 billion constant LCU | -335.86 billion constant LCU | 70.23 billion constant LCU | 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 5.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8843 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 4,424 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 5.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka was -265.67 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 83.97 billion constant LCU in 2017.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -549.55 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Sri Lanka ranks 161st out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.