GNI per capita in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: GNI per capita was 584,250 constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
584,250 constant LCU
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
37th
of 169 countries
All-time high
596,651 constant LCU
in 2018
All-time low
80,558 constant LCU
in 1961
Years of data
60
1961–2025

GNI per capita in Sri Lanka, 1961–2025

0200.0k400.0k600.0k196119932025

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gni per capita in Sri Lanka is 584,250 constant LCU, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gni per capita in Sri Lanka peaked at 596,651 constant LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, 80,558 constant LCU, in 1961.

Sri Lanka ranks 37th of 169 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 86,225 constant LCU 80,558 constant LCU 96,784 constant LCU 9
1970s 97,295 constant LCU 88,665 constant LCU 117,753 constant LCU 10
1980s 141,646 constant LCU 115,001 constant LCU 156,783 constant LCU 10
1990s 200,312 constant LCU 170,520 constant LCU 235,260 constant LCU 10
2000s 284,716 constant LCU 236,094 constant LCU 361,927 constant LCU 10
2010s 576,044 constant LCU 538,495 constant LCU 596,651 constant LCU 5
2020s 548,787 constant LCU 509,390 constant LCU 584,250 constant LCU 6

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 34 Djibouti 645,991 constant LCU compare
  2. 35 Russia 644,289 constant LCU compare
  3. 36 Togo 613,841 constant LCU compare
  4. 38 Mali 579,093 constant LCU compare
  5. 39 Comoros 568,384 constant LCU compare
  6. 40 Macao 568,237 constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 169 places →

More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka

All data for Sri Lanka →

Frequently asked questions

What is gni per capita in Sri Lanka?
Gni per capita in Sri Lanka was 584,250 constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 596,651 constant LCU in 2018.
What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 80,558 constant LCU in 1961.
How does Sri Lanka rank for gni per capita?
Sri Lanka ranks 37th out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
Is gni per capita rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI per capita (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 60 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).

About this data

Indicator
GNI per capita (constant LCU)
Unit
constant LCU
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
169 places, 6,128 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.