Inflation ( CCPI)-0.8% (Oct 2024)
GDP4.7% (2Q 2024)
Unemployment4.3% (4Q 2023)
3M T-Bill Rate9.30%
12M T-Bill Rate9.78%
2Y T-Bond Rate10.25%/ 10.35%
4Y T-Bond Rate11.20% / 11.30%
USD/LKR290/291
Reserves $6.47Bn (Oct 2024)
Cum. Trade Deficit $4,218 Mn (Sep 2024 cumulative)
Cum. Fiscal DeficitLKR 910Bn (Aug 2024 cumulative)

Sri Lanka population is estimated to dip in 2023 after substantial migration

SocialJan 14, 2024
Sri Lanka population is estimated to dip in 2023 after substantial migration

The population in Sri Lanka is estimated to fall in 2023 due to excessive migration amounting over 200K. The number of births have been dropped, while the number of deaths have increased during 2022 and 2023. The mid-year population is estimated to be marginally above the 22mn for 2023.

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