External Debt in Sri Lanka
External debt for Sri Lanka was 63.8% of GDP in 2021, compared to 52.2% of GDP ten years earlier. Over the last decade, external debt averaged 56.6% of GDP, which was significantly above the Asia-Pacific regional average of 26.5%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Sri Lanka External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Sri Lanka from 2023 to 2021.
Source: Macrobond.
Sri Lanka External Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 63.0 | 67.4 | 66.2 | 79.4 | 73.2 |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 56.1 | 56.9 | 58.7 | 58.7 | 61.7 |