Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 317.50 billion current LCU in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in Sri Lanka, 1990–2023
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for grants and other revenue in Sri Lanka is 317.50 billion current LCU, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 41.7% on the previous year and up 140.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Sri Lanka peaked at 317.50 billion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12.74 billion current LCU, in 1990.
That places Sri Lanka 47th out of 154 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.74 billion current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 15.75 billion current LCU | +23.6% |
| 1992 | 17.24 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 18.55 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1994 | 18.16 billion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 25.82 billion current LCU | +42.2% |
| 1996 | 22.55 billion current LCU | -12.7% |
| 1997 | 27.80 billion current LCU | +23.3% |
| 1998 | 31.96 billion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 33.07 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 30.38 billion current LCU | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 31.18 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 42.58 billion current LCU | +36.6% |
| 2003 | 49.53 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 2004 | 35.05 billion current LCU | -29.2% |
| 2005 | 70.57 billion current LCU | +101.3% |
| 2006 | 72.04 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 77.29 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 94.07 billion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 2009 | 95.47 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 98.32 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 124.68 billion current LCU | +26.8% |
| 2012 | 146.05 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 132.27 billion current LCU | -9.4% |
| 2014 | 121.73 billion current LCU | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 89.90 billion current LCU | -26.2% |
| 2016 | 211.42 billion current LCU | +135.2% |
| 2017 | 146.44 billion current LCU | -30.7% |
| 2018 | 194.93 billion current LCU | +33.1% |
| 2019 | 134.90 billion current LCU | -30.8% |
| 2020 | 124.35 billion current LCU | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 131.17 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 224.04 billion current LCU | +70.8% |
| 2023 | 317.50 billion current LCU | +41.7% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 317.50 billion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 84.43 billion current LCU, 3.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 317.50 billion current LCU is above the median for South Asia, which is 239.73 billion current LCU, 1.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.36 billion current LCU | 12.74 billion current LCU | 33.07 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.82 billion current LCU | 30.38 billion current LCU | 95.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 140.06 billion current LCU | 89.90 billion current LCU | 211.42 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 199.27 billion current LCU | 124.35 billion current LCU | 317.50 billion current LCU | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Sri Lanka?
- Grants and other revenue in Sri Lanka was 317.50 billion current LCU in 2023, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 317.50 billion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.74 billion current LCU in 1990.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for grants and other revenue?
- Sri Lanka ranks 47th out of 154 countries with data for 2023.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.