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Sri Lanka Consumer Price Index

Consumer price index (2010 = 100)  FP.CPI.TOTL

368.91 +61.95 (+20.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #24 Global Peak 368.91 (2025) Source World Bank

Sri Lanka Consumer Price Index (1960–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's consumer price index stood at 368.91 in 2025, a rise of +61.95 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 368.91 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 24th globally.

Data & projection

Year Consumer Price Index YoY change Rank
2027* trend 451.98 - -
2026* trend 410.44 - -
2025* trend 368.91 - -
2025 368.91 +61.95 #24
2024 306.96 −1.32 #147
2023 308.29 +43.76 #153
2022 264.53 +87.85 #155
2021 176.68 +11.58 #133
2020 165.10 +9.57 #131
2019 155.53 +5.30 #131
2018 150.23 +3.14 #134
2017 147.09 +10.52 #138
2016 136.57 +5.20 #132
2015 131.37 +4.77 #136
2014 126.60 +3.90 #139
2013 122.69 +7.93 #148
2012 114.77 +8.05 #145
2011 106.72 +6.72 #134
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +38.3% GDP growth 5.0% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Lanka's consumer price index?

Sri Lanka's consumer price index was 368.91 in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 20.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest consumer price index in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's consumer price index peaked at 368.91 in 2025.

What was the lowest consumer price index in Sri Lanka?

The lowest consumer price index in Sri Lanka was 1.49 in 1960.

How does Sri Lanka rank in consumer price index?

Sri Lanka ranks 24th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for consumer price index?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected consumer price index of Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's consumer price index is projected to reach 368.91 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the consumer price index of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The consumer price index of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 368.91. This ranks 24th in the world.

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Sri Lanka Consumer Price Index. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/consumer-price-index
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@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_consumer-price-index, title = {Sri Lanka Consumer Price Index}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/consumer-price-index}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }