External Debt in Sri Lanka
External debt was 73.8% of GDP in Sri Lanka in 2023, compared to 52.9% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged 61.0% of GDP over the last decade. 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 2013 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Sri Lanka External Debt Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 66.2 | 79.4 | 72.1 | 57.0 | 56.7 |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 58.7 | 58.7 | 60.5 | 56.8 | 59.8 |