Sri Lanka GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Sri Lanka's gdp per capita ppp was $15,633 in 2024, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 11.0% increase from 2023. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Sri Lanka's GDP per capita purchasing power parity (PPP) has experienced a significant trajectory over the past four and a half decades. Starting from an all-time low of 1,087.11 in 1980, the country has seen a substantial increase, reaching a peak of 15,632.59 in 2024. This represents a 14,545.48 dollar increase, translating to a remarkable 1,411.33% growth in the country's GDP per capita PPP. Sri Lanka's performance is comparable to that of Ecuador, which ranks 115 globally with a GDP per capita PPP of 15,840.27. The country's economic growth was particularly notable in the 2000s, with the GDP per capita PPP more than tripling between 2000 and 2008. However, Sri Lanka's trajectory has been affected by recent economic challenges, including a significant decline in foreign exchange reserves and a debt crisis. A stabilization of these challenges and a return to economic stability could enhance Sri Lanka's GDP per capita PPP trajectory.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
Sri Lanka's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $15,633 in 2024.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Sri Lanka was $1,087 in 1980.
Sri Lanka ranks 116th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2024.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gdp per capita ppp of Sri Lanka in 2024 was $15,633. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Sri Lanka GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}