Sri Lanka GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Sri Lanka's gni per capita was $3,624 in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1963–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's gni per capita stood at $3,624 in 2025, a decline of +$236 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3,624 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 144th globally.
Sri Lanka's Gross National Income (GNI) per capita has shown a notable growth trajectory over the past six decades, with significant fluctuations in the 1960s and a more stable increase in recent years. The country's all-time peak of $4,350.00 in 2018 marked a substantial improvement from its all-time trough of $130.00 in 1965, a stark contrast to the nation's early development stage. Currently, Sri Lanka ranks 144th globally with a GNI per capita of $3,624.00. Comparatively, Eswatini, a peer country, boasts a higher GNI per capita of $3,743.00, while West Bank and Gaza ranks lower at $3,360.00. Despite the recent decline from its 2018 peak, Sri Lanka's GNI per capita remains relatively stable. However, a sustained economic growth strategy and favorable global economic conditions would be essential to reversing the decline and propelling Sri Lanka's GNI per capita to a higher trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $3,520 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $3,572 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3,624 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,624 | −$236 | #144 |
| 2024 | $3,860 | +$330 | #131 |
| 2023 | $3,530 | −$90 | #144 |
| 2022 | $3,620 | −$390 | #143 |
| 2021 | $4,010 | +$130 | #132 |
| 2020 | $3,880 | −$340 | #129 |
| 2019 | $4,220 | −$130 | #129 |
| 2018 | $4,350 | +$130 | #120 |
| 2017 | $4,220 | +$200 | #119 |
| 2016 | $4,020 | +$100 | #121 |
| 2015 | $3,920 | +$110 | #124 |
| 2014 | $3,810 | +$180 | #128 |
| 2013 | $3,630 | +$290 | #130 |
| 2012 | $3,340 | +$510 | #131 |
| 2011 | $2,830 | +$470 | #135 |
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 gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's gni per capita was $3,624 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's gni per capita peaked at $4,350 in 2018.
The lowest gni per capita in Sri Lanka was $130 in 1964.
Sri Lanka ranks 144th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's gni per capita is projected to reach $3,624 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Sri Lanka in 2025 was $3,624. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_gni-per-capita,
title = {Sri Lanka GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}