The arrest of a former president has ignited debate over whether Sri Lanka's government is pursuing genuine reform or political theatre, nearly a year into its rule.

Economic and Social Statistics of Sri Lanka – 2025’, an annual release of socio-economic statistics of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, is now available for public access. ..

Sri Lanka will begin using the Commonwealth Meridian software next month to manage public debt as part of its economic ...

Headline inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), returned to positive territory in August 2025, recording 1.2% (YoY) (Figure 1). This marks the end of a deflationary phase ...

Sri Lanka was once a thriving economy, known for textiles, tourism, and one of the largest tire industries in the world.

Sri Lanka's economy will grow by 4.5% this year, the central bank said in a monetary policy report on Friday, despite some ...

Sri Lanka’s economy crashed to $ 74 billion in 2022 with the financial crisis hitting the country. However, with the ...

Sri Lanka Is Calm Again. That Doesn’t Mean Things Are Any Better. After an economic collapse and political upheaval, Sri Lankans have become resigned to leaner meals and reduced horizons.

Sri Lanka economy ‘has collapsed,’ creating food and fuel shortages, leader says Women wait in line to buy kerosene in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 11.

Sri Lanka’s prime minister said late last month that the island nation’s debt-laden economy had “collapsed” as it runs out of money to pay for food and fuel. Short of cash to pay for ...

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is driving millions of people into poverty, jeopardizing their rights to health, education, and an adequate standard of living.

Sri Lanka’s departing prime minister says the island nation’s debt-laden economy has “collapsed” as it runs out of money to pay for food and fuel.