Sri Lanka GDP growth hits 5% in 2025
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The Department of Census and Statistics states that Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for 2025 is estimated at 5%.
The Department further noted that all three major sectors of the economy recorded growth during 2025. Among them, the industrial sector showed a particularly notable increase.
It was also stated that the three main components of the economy, agriculture, industry, and services grew by 1.4%, 7.8%, and 3.3%, respectively, in 2025.
According to the latest reports released by the Department of Census and Statistics, the country’s economy in 2025 achieved a considerable level of stability and growth compared to 2024.
Additionally, GDP growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 is estimated at 4.8%, which, according to the Department, indicates continued expansion in economic activity toward the end of the year.
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