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Year 2026 Fiscal PositionPresident: Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Sri Lanka Debt Dossier 2026
Total debt stabilized at 104.2% of GDP with fiscal primary surplus maintained at 2.3% of GDP.
Total Debt StockRs. 31,450 B
USD Equivalent$104.2 B
Debt / GDP %104.2%
Interest / Revenue48.4%
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 (2026)
- Executive President:Anura Kumara Dissanayake
- Prime Minister:Harini Amarasuriya
- Minister of Finance:Anura Kumara Dissanayake
- Population (Est):22.2 Million
Why Debt Changed in 2026
Sustained revenue targets under IMF EFF program combined with exchange rate stability around USD/LKR 301.
Major Borrowing / Credit Events:
- Treasury Bond Refinancing
- Multilateral Program Loan Tranches
Authoritative Verification Sources
MOF Mid-Year Fiscal Position 2026(OFFICIAL_GOVERNMENT)
Verify at www.treasury.gov.lk