Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to emerge from crisis with a 5.0% real GDP growth in 2024, entering a phase of stable growth.
Sri Lanka’s real GDP growth rate for 2024 is projected at +5.0%, significantly exceeding the IMF’s initial forecast of 4.5%. This dramatic recovery comes just two years after the 2022 economic crisis (△7.3%), clearly demonstrating the success of the fiscal consolidation and structural reforms implemented under the IMF’s support program.
For 2025, the IMF forecasts 3.0%, the World Bank 3.5%, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 3.9%, confirming a transition from a rapid recovery phase to a phase of stable and sustainable growth. Inflation has also fallen significantly from its 2022 peak (over 70%), and foreign exchange reserves have recovered. Economic normalization is steadily progressing.
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Source: Various forecasts from the IMF, World Bank, and ADB (2025-2026)