Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 4.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting continued recovery from the country’s recent financial crisis.

According to the Department of Census and Statistics, GDP at constant 2015 prices rose to Rs. 3,477 billion, up from Rs. 3,319 billion during the same period last year.

The industrial sector saw a robust 9.7% growth, while services grew by 2.8%. However, the agriculture sector posted a slight contraction of 0.7%.