Year 2025Rank #38 GlobalPeak $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.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
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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APA
Sri Lanka Remittances Received. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/remittances
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_remittances,
title = {Sri Lanka Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/remittances},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}