Sri Lanka GDP PPP
GDP converted to international dollars using PPP rates NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD
Sri Lanka's gdp ppp was $342.6B in 2024, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from 2023. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2024.
Overview
Sri Lanka's gdp ppp stood at $342.6B in 2024, a rise of +$23.8B from 2023. Sri Lanka ranked 137th globally.
Sri Lanka’s GDP (PPP) reached 342,603,896,900.93 in 2024, marking its highest level on record and ranking the country 137th globally. This represents a substantial increase from the earliest recorded value of 16,908,000,000.00 in 1980, reflecting over four decades of economic expansion despite periods of political instability and external shocks. The 2024 peak follows a challenging economic crisis in 2022, which saw contraction and currency depreciation, but recovery has been supported by policy reforms and remittance inflows. In comparison, peer economy Finland recorded a GDP (PPP) of 367,420,700,448.97 in 2024, placing it just above Sri Lanka in global rankings, while the Dominican Republic and Myanmar registered slightly lower outputs at 314,733,918,417.35 and 326,862,397,165.75 respectively. Although growth has resumed, the trajectory remains sensitive to public debt levels and balance of payments stability. Sustained recovery will depend on structural reforms, export diversification, and foreign investment confidence in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $342.6B | +$23.8B | #137 |
| 2023 | $318.6B | +$3.8B | #138 |
| 2022 | $314.8B | −$2.4B | #141 |
| 2021 | $317.2B | +$33.5B | #146 |
| 2020 | $283.7B | −$24.1B | #143 |
| 2019 | $307.7B | +$466.7M | #147 |
| 2018 | $307.2B | +$15.3B | #148 |
| 2017 | $292.0B | +$22.5B | #149 |
| 2016 | $277.4B | +$23.3B | #147 |
| 2015 | $256.4B | +$14.8B | #146 |
| 2014 | $243.5B | +$20.3B | #143 |
| 2013 | $231.6B | +$20.7B | #145 |
| 2012 | $217.0B | +$26.4B | #144 |
| 2011 | $190.7B | +$18.8B | #143 |
| 2010 | $171.9B | +$14.7B | #142 |
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 ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's gdp ppp was $342.6B in 2024. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's gdp ppp peaked at $342.6B in 2024.
The lowest gdp ppp in Sri Lanka was $16.9B in 1980.
Sri Lanka ranks 137th globally in gdp ppp as of 2024.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's gdp ppp was approximately 342.6 billion ($342.6B) in 2024.
The gdp ppp of Sri Lanka in 2024 was $342.6B. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_gdp-ppp,
title = {Sri Lanka GDP PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/gdp-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}