Sri Lanka—Inflation, Consumer Prices (%)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #184 of 192Series years: 2000–2024
Latest Value
1.2%
2024
YoY Change
-93.1%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#184
of 192 countries
Maximum
45.2%
2022
Minimum
1.2%
2024
CAGR
-6.6%
25 years
Last
1.2%
Previous
17.4%
Highest
45.2%
Lowest
1.2%
Unit
annual percent change in average consumer prices
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Sri Lanka's inflation rate was 1.2% in 2024, ranking #184 out of 192 countries. This represents a -93.1% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 45.2% (2022) and the lowest was 1.2% (2024). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Sri Lanka — Inflation, Consumer Prices (%): 1.2 annual percent change in average consumer prices for reference year 2024. Source: International Monetary Fund (World Economic Outlook). Reference year does not establish final observed status; publisher vintage is not verified here. The previous reference-year reading was 17.4 annual percent change in average consumer prices in 2023.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.2% | -93.1% |
| 2023 | 17.4% | -61.5% |
| 2022 | 45.2% | +653.3% |
| 2021 | 6.0% | +30.4% |
| 2020 | 4.6% | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 4.3% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | -34.8% |
| 2017 | 6.6% | +65.0% |
| 2016 | 4.0% | +81.8% |
| 2015 | 2.2% | -21.4% |
| 2014 | 2.8% | -59.4% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 7.5% | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 6.7% | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 6.2% | +77.1% |
| 2009 | 3.5% | -84.4% |
| 2008 | 22.4% | +40.9% |
| 2007 | 15.9% | +60.6% |
| 2006 | 9.9% | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 11.0% | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 9.0% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 9.0% | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 9.6% | -32.4% |
| 2001 | 14.2% | +129.0% |
| 2000 | 6.2% |
Top Countries — Inflation, Consumer Prices (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezuela, RB | 387.4% | 2026 |
| 2 | Sudan | 75.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 68.9% | 2026 |
| 4 | Argentina | 30.4% | 2026 |
| 5 | Turkiye | 28.6% | 2026 |
| 6 | Yemen, Rep. | 26.5% | 2026 |
| 7 | Malawi | 24.4% | 2026 |
| 8 | Haiti | 23.5% | 2026 |
| 9 | Bolivia | 20.7% | 2026 |
| 10 | Myanmar | 19.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Annual change in the average consumer price index.
Methodology
National statistical agencies calculate CPI by tracking prices of a representative basket of consumer goods and services (food, housing, transportation, healthcare, etc.). The basket is weighted by typical household expenditure patterns. The IMF aggregates national CPI data and produces harmonized inflation estimates.
Unit
annual percent change in average consumer prices
Source: International Monetary Fund (World Economic Outlook)Available series: 2000–2024View original source →