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Year 1998 Fiscal PositionPresident: Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga

Sri Lanka Debt Dossier 1998

Asian Financial Crisis impact slowed revenue growth, expanding debt-to-GDP to 89.6%.

Total Debt StockRs. 912.4 B
USD Equivalent$14.1 B
Debt / GDP %89.6%
Interest / Revenue35.2%

Inherited Debt Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Government debt is cumulative. Outstanding public debt in any given year includes borrowing accumulated across all prior administrations. Inheriting existing debt is distinct from issuing new net borrowings.

Political & Fiscal Leadership (1998)

  • Executive President:Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga
  • Prime Minister:Sirimavo Bandaranaike
  • Minister of Finance:Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga
  • Population (Est):18.8 Million

Why Debt Changed in 1998

Reduced tea and garment export demand coupled with increased treasury bill yields.

Major Borrowing / Credit Events:
  • JBIC Japan Power Sector Credit Line

Authoritative Verification Sources

CBSL Annual Report 1998(CENTRAL_BANK)
Verify at www.cbsl.gov.lk