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Sri Lanka Debt Dashboard

Latest data: 2015 | Updated 2/2/2026

Total Debt-to-GDP

73.5%

Elevated73.5%
Debt Service / Revenue

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GDP Growth

5.0%

GDP (USD)

$99.0B

Inflation: -0.4%

Debt Sustainability Assessment

Total Debt / GDP
Elevated73.5%
External Debt / GDP
Elevated58.9%
Debt Service / Revenue
Manageable--
Inflation Rate
Comfortable-0.4%
FX Reserves (months)
Manageable2.9 mo
GDP Growth
Comfortable5.0%

Key Insights

High Debt Alert

Sri Lanka's debt-to-GDP of 73.5% exceeds the 70% high-risk threshold. Historical analysis shows a 40% probability of debt restructuring within 5 years at these levels.

Import Cover Critical

Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves cover only 2.9 months of imports, well below the 3-month minimum threshold. This leaves the economy highly vulnerable to external payment shocks and currency crises.

In Debt Distress

Sri Lanka is currently classified as being in debt distress, meaning it is already experiencing difficulty meeting its debt obligations. Immediate restructuring or emergency financing may be required.

Debt Composition

External debt by creditor type

No composition data available

Debt Trends Over Time

No historical data available

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