Sri Lanka Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Sri Lanka's listed companies was 287 in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's listed companies stood at 287 in 2025, a rise of +3 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 287 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 24th globally.
Sri Lanka's listed companies have shown a mixed performance over the past three decades. The number of listed companies fluctuated between 197.00 in 1993 and 297.00 in 2018, marking an all-time peak during the country's economic expansion under the Mahinda Rajapaksa administration. However, the figure declined to 287.40 in 2025, indicating a recent slowdown. In comparison, other emerging economies such as Brazil (333.40) and the Philippines (286.10) have maintained a stronger growth trajectory. Sri Lanka's listed companies have been a significant contributor to the country's capital market, with Singapore (383.20) serving as a benchmark for its more developed peers, Egypt, Arab Republic of (245.00) being a notable exception. The decline in the number of listed companies in Sri Lanka may be attributed to the country's ongoing economic challenges, including a sovereign debt crisis and a deteriorating business environment. A significant improvement in the country's economic stability and regulatory framework would be necessary to reverse this trend and propel the growth of listed companies.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 287 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 287 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 287 | - | - |
| 2025 | 287 | +3 | #24 |
| 2024 | 284 | −6 | #46 |
| 2023 | 290 | +0 | #47 |
| 2022 | 290 | −6 | #50 |
| 2021 | 296 | +13 | #52 |
| 2020 | 283 | −6 | #55 |
| 2019 | 289 | −8 | #51 |
| 2018 | 297 | +1 | #52 |
| 2017 | 296 | +1 | #49 |
| 2016 | 295 | +1 | #49 |
| 2015 | 294 | +0 | #52 |
| 2014 | 294 | +5 | #53 |
| 2013 | 289 | +2 | #54 |
| 2012 | 287 | +15 | #53 |
| 2011 | 272 | +31 | #54 |
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 listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's listed companies was 287 in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's listed companies peaked at 297 in 2018.
The lowest listed companies in Sri Lanka was 197 in 1993.
Sri Lanka ranks 24th globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's listed companies is projected to reach 287 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 287. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_listed-companies,
title = {Sri Lanka Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}