Sri Lanka Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
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 |
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 government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Sri Lanka's government debt to gdp peaked at 115.94% in 2022.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Sri Lanka was 67.50% in 2012.
Sri Lanka ranks 169th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2024.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
The government debt to gdp of Sri Lanka in 2024 was 100.84%. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@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}
}