Stock Markets, US$ in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Stock Markets, US$ was 225.24 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Stock Markets, US$ in Sri Lanka, 1990–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
In 2026, stock markets, us$ in Sri Lanka stood at 225.24. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and up 58.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stock markets, us$ in Sri Lanka peaked at 225.24 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 16.23, in 2001.
That places Sri Lanka 27th out of 77 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Stock Markets, US$ in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27.13 | — |
| 1991 | 42.92 | +58.2% |
| 1992 | 55.2 | +28.6% |
| 1993 | 45.77 | -17.1% |
| 1994 | 71.96 | +57.2% |
| 1995 | 48.31 | -32.9% |
| 1996 | 36.59 | -24.3% |
| 1997 | 39.78 | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 31.13 | -21.8% |
| 1999 | 25.46 | -18.2% |
| 2000 | 21.2 | -16.7% |
| 2001 | 16.23 | -23.4% |
| 2002 | 23.66 | +45.7% |
| 2003 | 33.28 | +40.6% |
| 2004 | 42.93 | +29.0% |
| 2005 | 64.04 | +49.2% |
| 2006 | 71.36 | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 77.9 | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 68.98 | -11.5% |
| 2009 | 65.86 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 143.69 | +118.2% |
| 2011 | 202.51 | +40.9% |
| 2012 | 136.7 | -32.5% |
| 2013 | 148.74 | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 164.43 | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 170.23 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 141.83 | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 136.5 | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 124.92 | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 104.38 | -16.4% |
| 2020 | 97.35 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 139.22 | +43.0% |
| 2022 | 101.75 | -26.9% |
| 2023 | 99.33 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 127.92 | +28.8% |
| 2025 | 202.92 | +58.6% |
| 2026 | 225.24 | +11.0% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 225.24 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 149.95, 1.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42.42 | 25.46 | 71.96 | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.54 | 16.23 | 77.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 147.39 | 104.38 | 202.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 141.96 | 97.35 | 225.24 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More reference data data for Sri Lanka
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1608 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.316 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1784 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1604 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9713 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stock markets, us$ in Sri Lanka?
- Stock markets, us$ in Sri Lanka was 225.24 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
- What is the highest stock markets, us$ recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 225.24 in 2026.
- What is the lowest stock markets, us$ recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.23 in 2001.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for stock markets, us$?
- Sri Lanka ranks 27th out of 77 countries with data for 2026.
- Is stock markets, us$ rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as part of Stock Markets, US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Local equity market index valued in US$ terms