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Sri Lanka GDP per Capita PPP

GDP per capita based on PPP  NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD

$15,633 +$1,549 (+11.0%)
Year 2024 Rank #116 Global Peak $15,633 (2024) Source World Bank

Sri Lanka GDP per Capita PPP (1980–2024)

Overview

Sri Lanka's gdp per capita ppp stood at $15,633 in 2024, a rise of +$1,549 from 2023. Sri Lanka ranked 116th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP per Capita PPP YoY change Rank
2024 $15,633 +$1,549 #116
2023 $14,456 +$400 #121
2022 $14,194 −$122 #119
2021 $14,316 +$1,375 #114
2020 $12,941 −$1,172 #113
2019 $14,113 −$65 #109
2018 $14,178 +$562 #107
2017 $13,610 +$903 #106
2016 $13,079 +$963 #105
2015 $12,227 +$601 #108
2014 $11,721 +$878 #111
2013 $11,253 +$926 #109
2012 $10,249 +$905 #113
2011 $9,076 +$594 #117
2010 $8,234 +$422 #121
Show all years (1980-2024)

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 per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Lanka's gdp per capita ppp?

Sri Lanka's gdp per capita ppp was $15,633 in 2024. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 11.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp per capita ppp in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $15,633 in 2024.

What was the lowest gdp per capita ppp in Sri Lanka?

The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Sri Lanka was $1,087 in 1980.

How does Sri Lanka rank in gdp per capita ppp?

Sri Lanka ranks 116th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2024.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp per capita ppp?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the gdp per capita ppp of Sri Lanka in 2024?

The gdp per capita ppp of Sri Lanka in 2024 was $15,633. This ranks 116th in the world.

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