Sri Lanka GDP grows 5.1% in Q1 2026

Sri Lanka's economy grew 5.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, extending its recovery momentum. Gross Domestic Product at constant prices rose to LKR3.65 trillion ($11 billion), up from LKR3.48 trillion a year earlier. Industrial activity, services, and agriculture all recorded positive growth, according to data from the Department of Census and Statistics. At current prices, GDP increased 11% year-on-year to LKR9.16 trillion.