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Sri Lanka Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

24.99% −0.54% (-2.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #86 Global Peak 31.13% (2017) Source World Bank

Sri Lanka Industry Value Added (1960–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's industry value added stood at 24.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.54% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.99% by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 86th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 23.07% - -
2026* trend 24.03% - -
2025* trend 24.99% - -
2025 24.99% −0.54% #86
2024 25.53% −0.25% #103
2023 25.78% −4.02% #112
2022 29.81% −0.15% #137
2021 29.95% +1.72% #141
2020 28.24% −0.96% #138
2019 29.19% −0.87% #144
2018 30.06% −1.07% #146
2017 31.13% +0.65% #154
2016 30.48% +0.95% #156
2015 29.54% −0.98% #148
2014 30.52% −0.28% #152
2013 30.80% −0.17% #155
2012 30.97% +1.90% #151
2011 29.07% +1.29% #137
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Lanka's industry value added?

Sri Lanka's industry value added was 24.99% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's industry value added peaked at 31.13% in 2017.

What was the lowest industry value added in Sri Lanka?

The lowest industry value added in Sri Lanka was 19.99% in 1967.

How does Sri Lanka rank in industry value added?

Sri Lanka ranks 86th globally in industry value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry value added of Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's industry value added is projected to reach 24.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry value added of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The industry value added of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 24.99%. This ranks 86th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_industry-value-added, title = {Sri Lanka Industry Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/industry-value-added}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }