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Sri Lanka Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

100.84% −9.54% (-8.6%)
Year 2024 Rank #169 Global Peak 115.94% (2022) Source IMF WEO

Sri Lanka Government Debt to GDP (1990–2024)

Overview

Sri Lanka's government debt to gdp stood at 100.84% in 2024, a decline of +9.54% from 2023. Sri Lanka ranked 169th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2024 100.84% −9.54% #169
2023 110.38% −5.57% #172
2022 115.94% +13.27% #177
2021 102.67% +5.79% #165
2020 96.88% +14.29% #156
2019 82.59% −0.99% #158
2018 83.59% +11.33% #159
2017 72.26% −2.74% #149
2016 75.00% −1.33% #146
2015 76.33% +6.77% #158
2014 69.56% +0.10% #149
2013 69.46% +1.95% #151
2012 67.50% −1.92% #153
2011 69.43% +0.70% #157
2010 68.73% −4.02% #157
Show all years (1990-2024)

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 government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Lanka's government debt to gdp?

Sri Lanka's government debt to gdp was 100.84% in 2024. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's government debt to gdp peaked at 115.94% in 2022.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Sri Lanka?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Sri Lanka was 67.50% in 2012.

How does Sri Lanka rank in government debt to gdp?

Sri Lanka ranks 169th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2024.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the government debt to gdp of Sri Lanka in 2024?

The government debt to gdp of Sri Lanka in 2024 was 100.84%. This ranks 169th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_government-debt-to-gdp, title = {Sri Lanka Government Debt to GDP}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/government-debt-to-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }