Economy & Labour

Economy

• GDP (Nominal, 2024): Approximately USD 99 billion (~Rs. 29,899 billion).
• GDP per Capita (Nominal): Around USD 4,516.
• Real GDP Growth Rate: 5.0%
• Key Sector: Services (~59.2%), Industry (~26.7%), Agriculture (~7.5%).
• Major Economic Activities: Textiles & Garments, Tea Export, Tourism, Agriculture.
• Tourist Arrivals: 2,053,465 (2024(a))

Labour & Employment

• Labour Force Participation Rate (% of Household Population): 47.4%
• Workforce Composition: Agriculture, Industry and Services form main employment sectors.

Sources: The Department of Census and Statistics-2024, Central Bank of Sri Lanka-2024