Gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Gross fixed capital formation was 3.47 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3.47 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 13.7%
World rank
37th
of 167 countries
All-time high
4.18 trillion constant LCU
in 2018
All-time low
85.78 billion constant LCU
in 1960
Years of data
61
1960–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka, 1960–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka stood at 3.47 trillion constant LCU.

The figure is up 13.7% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka peaked at 4.18 trillion constant LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, 85.78 billion constant LCU, in 1960.

That places Sri Lanka 37th out of 167 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 102.53 billion constant LCU 85.78 billion constant LCU 155.77 billion constant LCU 10
1970s 230.01 billion constant LCU 138.77 billion constant LCU 486.80 billion constant LCU 10
1980s 623.17 billion constant LCU 530.19 billion constant LCU 699.61 billion constant LCU 10
1990s 890.84 billion constant LCU 641.39 billion constant LCU 1.20 trillion constant LCU 10
2000s 1.63 trillion constant LCU 1.09 trillion constant LCU 2.20 trillion constant LCU 10
2010s 3.81 trillion constant LCU 3.27 trillion constant LCU 4.18 trillion constant LCU 5
2020s 3.15 trillion constant LCU 2.56 trillion constant LCU 3.65 trillion constant LCU 6

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 34 Algeria 4.65 trillion constant LCU compare
  2. 35 Gabon 4.52 trillion constant LCU compare
  3. 36 Benin 3.49 trillion constant LCU compare
  4. 38 Mali 3.47 trillion constant LCU compare
  5. 39 Burkina Faso 2.79 trillion constant LCU compare
  6. 40 Thailand 2.77 trillion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 167 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka?
Gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka was 3.47 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 4.18 trillion constant LCU in 2018.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 85.78 billion constant LCU in 1960.
How does Sri Lanka rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Sri Lanka ranks 37th out of 167 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (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
167 places, 6,948 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.