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A development success story in many ways, Sri Lanka recently graduated to an upper middle-income country with a GDP per capita of USD 4,102 (2018) and a total population of 21.7 million. The World Bank Group supports Sri Lanka’s transition to a more competitive, inclusive, and resilient country.

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World Bank in Sri Lanka and Covid-19

Our fast-track $128 million support will help Sri Lanka respond to the pandemic and strengthen the country's preparedness.

Pandemic Response

World Bank responds to COVID-19

World Bank Group launches emergency Coronavirus support for developing countries

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World Bank South Asia VP in Sri Lanka

Hartwig Schafer met with the country's new government to discuss its development priorities.

Sri Lanka At-A-Glance

A development success story in many ways, Sri Lanka still faces critical challenges as it strives to become an upper middle-income country. The World Bank Group supports Sri Lanka’s transition to a more competitive, inclusive, and resilient upper-middle income country.

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