The World Bank In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a lower-middle-income country with a GDP per capita of USD 3,852 (2019) and a total population of 21.8 million. With over six decades of partnership with Sri Lanka, World Bank Group continues to support Sri Lanka’s transition to a more competitive, inclusive, and resilient country.

Featured

What's New

BLOG

From Crisis to Inclusive Economic Growth in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has managed the health and safety aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic in a commendable way.
SOUTH ASIA ECONOMIC FOCUS

Reshaping Norms: A New Way Forward

Soth Asia is grappling with multiple shocks including the impacts of the war in Ukraine and persistent challenges.
FEATURE STORY

Towards Improved Livelihoods and Higher Revenues From Sustainable Fisheries in Sri Lanka

An important part of the fish stocks that Sri Lankan fishers harvest are degraded, and catches are declining.

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.

Overview

Data

Project

Sri Lanka: Early Childhood Development Project

The Early Childhoold Development Project is working to improve the quality of and expand equitable access to early childhood development (ECD) services in Sri Lanka.

View All Projects