Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations was 464.22 billion Domestic currency in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Sri Lanka, 2001–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 464.22 billion Domestic currency for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in 2019. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 155.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Sri Lanka peaked at 464.22 billion Domestic currency in 2019 and was at its lowest, 65.54 billion Domestic currency, in 2001.
Sri Lanka ranks 51st of 145 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 65.54 billion Domestic currency | — |
| 2002 | 75.29 billion Domestic currency | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 85.60 billion Domestic currency | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 99.67 billion Domestic currency | +16.4% |
| 2005 | 114.07 billion Domestic currency | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 135.02 billion Domestic currency | +18.4% |
| 2007 | 147.18 billion Domestic currency | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 155.02 billion Domestic currency | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 181.84 billion Domestic currency | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 216.55 billion Domestic currency | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 239.93 billion Domestic currency | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 247.84 billion Domestic currency | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 260.36 billion Domestic currency | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 324.75 billion Domestic currency | +24.7% |
| 2015 | 382.55 billion Domestic currency | +17.8% |
| 2016 | 422.90 billion Domestic currency | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 430.32 billion Domestic currency | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 462.92 billion Domestic currency | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 464.22 billion Domestic currency | +0.3% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 464.22 billion Domestic currency is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 152.22 billion Domestic currency, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 464.22 billion Domestic currency is above the median for South Asia, which is 464.22 billion Domestic currency, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 117.69 billion Domestic currency | 65.54 billion Domestic currency | 181.84 billion Domestic currency | 9 |
| 2010s | 345.23 billion Domestic currency | 216.55 billion Domestic currency | 464.22 billion Domestic currency | 10 |
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More financial sector data for Sri Lanka
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1797 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.1312 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1797 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Sri Lanka?
- Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Sri Lanka was 464.22 billion Domestic currency in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 464.22 billion Domestic currency in 2019.
- What is the lowest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.54 billion Domestic currency in 2001.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations?
- Sri Lanka ranks 51st out of 145 countries with data for 2019.
- Is currency in circulation outside of depository corporations rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates dataset presents monetary aggregates based on standardized SRF data, while also reflecting country-specific components aligned with national definitions.