Key economic indicators of Sri Lanka

Economy

Inflation4.70 % (2013)7.50 % (2012)7.00 % (2011)

Unemployment5.10 % (2013)4.00 % (2012)4.20 % (2011)

GDP growth rate6.30 % (2013)6.40 % (2012)8.30 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)6,500 $ (2013)6,000 $ (2012)5,800 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population21.9 Million (2014)21.7 Million (2013)21.5 Million (2012)

Population Growth0.86 % (2014)0.89 % (2013)0.91 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall2.75 1=low to 5=high (2012)2.29 1=low to 5=high (2010)2.40 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Public debt (Percentage of GDP)78.4 % of GDP (2013)79.1 % of GDP (2012)79.0 % of GDP (2011)

Current Account Balance (Total)-2.45 Billion $ (2013)-3.93 Billion $ (2012)-4.64 Billion $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)33.7 Billion $ (2013)26.8 Billion $ (2012)22.7 Billion $ (2011)