External Debt in Sri Lanka decreased to 54524.85 USD Million in the first quarter of 2026 from 54806.79 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025. External Debt in Sri Lanka averaged 49112.99 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



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -1018.00 -829.00 USD Million Jul 2026
Current Account 623.00 -134.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP 1.60 1.20 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 1233.00 1144.00 USD Million Jul 2026
External Debt 54524.85 54806.79 USD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 184.29 496.43 USD Million Mar 2026
Imports 2251.00 1972.00 USD Million Jul 2026
Remittances 695.00 847.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Terms of Trade 86.76 93.26 points Jul 2026
Tourism Revenues 151.10 155.70 USD Million Jun 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
54524.85 54806.79 55624.08 37098.10 2012 - 2026 USD Million Quarterly
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