External Debt in Sri Lanka increased to 54806.79 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 53748.41 USD Million in the third quarter of 2025. External Debt in Sri Lanka averaged 49010.88 USD Million from 2012 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 55624.08 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 37098.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka



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Balance of Trade -776.00 -654.60 USD Million Feb 2026
Current Account -134.00 409.00 USD Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP 1.20 1.70 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 1057.80 1148.70 USD Million Feb 2026
External Debt 54806.79 53748.41 USD Million Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 496.43 242.11 USD Million Dec 2025
Imports 1833.80 1803.30 USD Million Feb 2026
Remittances 729.00 751.10 USD Million Feb 2026
Terms of Trade 87.29 80.69 points Jan 2026
Tourism Revenues 352.00 378.30 USD Million Feb 2026


Sri Lanka Total Gross External Debt
In Sri Lanka, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
54806.79 53748.41 55624.08 37098.10 2012 - 2025 USD Million Quarterly
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