External Debt in Sri Lanka increased to 55124 USD Million in the second quarter of 2026 from 54875 USD Million in the first quarter of 2026. External Debt in Sri Lanka averaged 49228.65 USD Million from 2012 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 55624.08 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 37098.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka



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Balance of Trade -673.50 -1018.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Current Account -986.00 704.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Current Account to GDP 1.60 1.20 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 1240.30 1233.00 USD Million Aug 2026
External Debt 55124.00 54875.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 201.00 204.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Imports 1913.80 2251.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Remittances 748.60 777.60 USD Million Aug 2026
Terms of Trade 77.30 86.76 points Aug 2026
Tourism Revenues 285.50 151.10 USD Million Jul 2026


Sri Lanka Total Gross External Debt
In Sri Lanka, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
55124.00 54875.00 55624.08 37098.10 2012 - 2026 USD Million Quarterly
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