Sri Lanka Interest Rate — 2026 Central Bank Data & Outlook
Sri Lanka's central bank interest rate was 11.24% in December 2019, down from 11.55% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 11.55%.
Sri Lanka's central bank interest rate stands at 11.24% as of December 2019. Over the latest readings, the central bank interest rate has moved within a band of 6.96% to 18.89%. The most recent figure of 11.24% is down from 11.55% a year earlier, and is 0.31% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 168 economies tracked on this platform, Sri Lanka ranks #52 on central bank interest rate by latest value. It fell from 11.55% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 11.55%.
What's driving it
The policy rate is set to balance inflation against growth and employment; it rises to restrain demand and falls to support it.
Recent readings
| Period | Central bank interest rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | 11.24% |
| Dec 2018 | 11.55% |
| Dec 2017 | 11.57% |
| Dec 2016 | 10.49% |
| Dec 2015 | 6.96% |
| Dec 2014 | 7.84% |
| Dec 2013 | 12.45% |
| Dec 2012 | 13.28% |
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 Central Bank Interest Rate in Sri Lanka (2026)?
Sri Lanka's central bank interest rate was 11.24% in December 2019, down from 11.55% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 11.55%.
Is the central bank interest rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
It fell in the latest reading — 11.24% in December 2019 versus 11.55% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is central bank interest rate?
It measures the benchmark policy rate set by the central bank, which steers borrowing costs across the economy.