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Sri Lanka GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

18.85% +15.01pp (+391.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #20 Global Peak 47.46% (2022) Source World Bank

Sri Lanka GDP Deflator (1962–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's gdp deflator stood at 18.85% in 2025, a rise of +15.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.85% by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 20th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 20.88% - -
2026* trend 19.87% - -
2025* trend 18.85% - -
2025 18.85% +15.01pp #20
2024 3.84% −12.83pp #100
2023 16.67% −30.80pp #181
2022 47.46% +39.44pp #200
2021 8.02% +4.92pp #147
2020 3.10% −0.77pp #133
2019 3.87% −0.42pp #153
2018 4.30% −1.18pp #142
2017 5.47% +0.03pp #153
2016 5.44% +2.43pp #166
2015 3.01% +1.09pp #126
2014 1.92% −4.33pp #102
2013 6.25% −4.21pp #175
2012 10.46% +6.48pp #186
2011 3.98% −22.95pp #88
Show all years (1962-2025)
* 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 gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Lanka's gdp deflator?

Sri Lanka's gdp deflator was 18.85% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 391.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's gdp deflator peaked at 47.46% in 2022.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Sri Lanka?

The lowest gdp deflator in Sri Lanka was -2.35% in 1962.

How does Sri Lanka rank in gdp deflator?

Sri Lanka ranks 20th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's gdp deflator is projected to reach 18.85% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 18.85%. This ranks 20th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_gdp-deflator, title = {Sri Lanka GDP Deflator}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/gdp-deflator}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }