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Sri Lanka Remittances Received

Personal remittances received  BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT

$5.7B −$977.5M (-14.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #38 Global Peak $7.3B (2016) Source World Bank

Sri Lanka Remittances Received (1975–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's remittances received stood at $5.7B in 2025, a decline of +$977.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.7B by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 38th globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $5.7B - -
2026* trend $5.7B - -
2025* trend $5.7B - -
2025 $5.7B −$977.5M #38
2024 $6.7B +$699.0M #154
2023 $6.0B +$2.2B #154
2022 $3.8B −$1.7B #140
2021 $5.5B −$1.6B #154
2020 $7.1B +$391.7M #161
2019 $6.7B −$294.3M #156
2018 $7.0B −$147.3M #161
2017 $7.2B −$71.6M #165
2016 $7.3B +$262.1M #164
2015 $7.0B −$36.6M #165
2014 $7.0B +$614.1M #162
2013 $6.4B +$422.6M #155
2012 $6.0B +$846.5M #158
2011 $5.2B +$1.0B #158
Show all years (1975-2025)
* 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 remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Lanka's remittances received?

Sri Lanka's remittances received was $5.7B in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 14.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's remittances received peaked at $7.3B in 2016.

What was the lowest remittances received in Sri Lanka?

The lowest remittances received in Sri Lanka was $8.6M in 1975.

How does Sri Lanka rank in remittances received?

Sri Lanka ranks 38th globally in remittances received as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for remittances received?

The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected remittances received of Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's remittances received is projected to reach $5.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Sri Lanka's remittances received in billion?

Sri Lanka's remittances received was approximately 5.74 billion ($5.7B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The remittances received of Sri Lanka in 2025 was $5.7B. This ranks 38th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_remittances, title = {Sri Lanka Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }