Sri Lanka—GDP per Capita (USD)
Latest Value
$4,325
2024
YoY Change
+16.9%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#131
of 192 countries
Maximum
$4,401
2017
Minimum
$1,017
2001
CAGR
+6.0%
25 years
Last
$4,325
Previous
$3,698
Highest
$4,401
Lowest
$1,017
Unit
Current USD
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Sri Lanka's GDP per capita was $4,325 in 2024, ranking #131 out of 192 countries. This represents a +16.9% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $4,401 (2017) and the lowest was $1,017 (2001). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,325 | +16.9% |
| 2023 | $3,698 | +11.1% |
| 2022 | $3,330 | -16.7% |
| 2021 | $3,999 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | $3,846 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | $4,083 | -6.4% |
| 2018 | $4,360 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | $4,401 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | $4,150 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | $4,058 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | $3,970 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | $3,737 | +8.4% |
| 2012 | $3,446 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | $3,320 | +14.7% |
| 2010 | $2,894 | +17.1% |
| 2009 | $2,472 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | $2,411 | +25.0% |
| 2007 | $1,929 | +13.6% |
| 2006 | $1,698 | +14.9% |
| 2005 | $1,478 | +17.3% |
| 2004 | $1,260 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | $1,163 | +9.5% |
| 2002 | $1,062 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | $1,017 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | $1,065 |
Top Countries — GDP per Capita (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liechtenstein | $226,809 | 2026 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | $158,733 | 2026 |
| 3 | Ireland | $140,186 | 2026 |
| 4 | Switzerland | $126,177 | 2026 |
| 5 | Iceland | $110,048 | 2026 |
| 6 | Singapore | $107,758 | 2026 |
| 7 | Norway | $105,877 | 2026 |
| 8 | United States | $94,430 | 2026 |
| 9 | Denmark | $83,445 | 2026 |
| 10 | Netherlands | $79,918 | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP per capita is the gross domestic product divided by the midyear population. It provides a rough measure of average economic output per person and is widely used as an indicator of a country's standard of living.
Methodology
Calculated by dividing nominal GDP (in current USD) by the total midyear population. The IMF uses its own GDP estimates and UN population projections. This measure uses market exchange rates for currency conversion.
Unit
Current USD