Government Spending in Sri Lanka increased to 2208264 LKR Million in 2025 from 2091800 LKR Million in 2024. Government Spending in Sri Lanka averaged 332797.72 LKR Million from 1950 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 2208264.00 LKR Million in 2025 and a record low of 440.00 LKR Million in 1950. source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Government Spending in Sri Lanka is expected to reach 2298803.00 LKR Million by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Sri Lanka Government Spending is projected to trend around 2363169.00 LKR Million in 2027 and 2445880.00 LKR Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Fiscal Expenditure 6230400.00 6130739.00 LKR Million Dec 2025
Government Budget -2.30 -6.80 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Budget Value -744900.00 -2039931.00 LKR Million Dec 2025
Government Debt 30193178.00 29994688.00 LKR Million Mar 2026
Government Debt to GDP 91.60 95.50 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Revenues 5485600.00 4090808.00 LKR Million Dec 2025
Government Spending 2208264.00 2091800.00 LKR Million Dec 2025


Sri Lanka Government Spending
Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2208264.00 2091800.00 2208264.00 440.00 1950 - 2025 LKR Million Yearly
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