Sri Lanka, Explained by Data.
Explore Sri Lanka’s economy, governments, budgets, public finance, Parliament, politicians and accountability — from 1995 to today.
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All data is sourced from primary government records, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Department of Census and Statistics, Supreme Court determinations, and the National Audit Office.
🇱🇰Food Prices Today
Daily wholesale and retail market prices for Sri Lanka's essential food staples
Real GDP Growth Rate
Annualized percentage change in the volume of goods and services produced in Sri Lanka at constant base prices.
What Changed in the Economy?
Compare macroeconomic baselines across political transitions.
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Sweeping Tax Cuts Enacted
New administration slashes VAT from 15% to 8%, abolishes NBT, withholding tax, and expands PAYE thresholds. Treasury loses ~Rs. 600B in annual revenue (over 30% of state income). Rating agencies downgrade Sri Lanka to B- / CCC.
COVID-19 Pandemic & Global Lockdowns
Tourism revenue drops to near zero ($4B annual inflow lost). Domestic economic activities restricted. Central Bank begins large-scale Treasury bill purchases (monetary financing).
Chemical Fertilizer Total Overnight Ban
Imports of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides banned to enforce 100% organic agriculture. Crop yields collapse (paddy -34%, tea exports hit hard), worsening forex shortages and triggering domestic food inflation.
Artificial Rupee Peg & Remittance Diversion
Central Bank artificially pins USD/LKR rate at 203 while domestic inflation climbs. Migrant workers divert remittances to informal Hawala/Undiyal channels offering 240–260 LKR/USD. Usable official reserves drop under $500M.
Explore political careers, parliamentary records, public positions and source-backed accountability information.
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