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Sri Lanka growth outlook downgraded as economy slows to 2.9% in ...
4 hours ago ... The Ministry of Finance (MoF) projects the economy to grow by just 2.9% in 2026 in light of these developments. In the medium term, growth is expected to ...
Sri Lanka's economic growth to moderate in 2025: World Bank says
The report underscores that medium-term growth and poverty reduction depend on maintaining macroeconomic stability and implementing key structural reforms amid an increasingly uncertain global environment. The World Bank forecasts moderate growth of around 3.1 per cent for Sri Lanka in 2026.
ADB Raises Sri Lanka's Growth Outlook for 2025-2026 Despite Cyclone ...
The Asian Development Bank has upgraded Sri Lanka's economic growth forecasts in its December 2025 Asian Development Outlook, citing strong private sector credit growth, rising consumption, and improved investor confidence, while cautioning that Cyclone Ditwah may pose downside risks.
IMF Review Tests Sri Lanka Stability amid External Shock Pressures
According to Julie Kozack, Sri Lanka achieved around 5 percent economic growth in 2025, while inflation fell sharply to 1.6 percent in early 2026. Debt restructuring is also described as "nearly complete," and foreign reserves have been gradually rebuilt. Program performance has largely been rated "strong," with key benchmarks met in 2025.
