Sri Lanka Inflation Rate — 2026 CPI Data, Trend & Outlook
Sri Lanka's inflation rate was -4.76% in December 2025, down from -0.43% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at -0.43%.
Sri Lanka's inflation rate stands at -4.76% as of December 2025. The inflation rate currently sits at -4.76% (down from -0.43% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between -4.76% and 49.72%, and is 4.33% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 193 economies tracked on this platform, Sri Lanka ranks #192 on inflation rate by latest value. It fell from -0.43% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier -0.43%.
What's driving it
Inflation is shaped by energy and food prices, the exchange rate, wage growth and the stance of monetary policy; central banks lift interest rates to cool it and ease when it falls back toward target.
Recent readings
| Period | Inflation rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | -4.76% |
| Dec 2024 | -0.43% |
| Dec 2023 | 16.54% |
| Dec 2022 | 49.72% |
| Dec 2021 | 7.01% |
| Dec 2020 | 6.15% |
| Dec 2019 | 3.53% |
| Dec 2018 | 2.14% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Inflation Rate in Sri Lanka Right Now (2026)?
Sri Lanka's inflation rate was -4.76% in December 2025, down from -0.43% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at -0.43%.
Is the inflation rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
It fell in the latest reading — -4.76% in December 2025 versus -0.43% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is inflation rate?
It measures how fast consumer prices are rising, measured by the consumer price index (CPI).