Financial Markets Depth Index in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Financial Markets Depth Index was 0.0863 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.0863
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
91st
of 183 countries
All-time high
0.1326
in 2010
All-time low
0.0216
in 1984
Years of data
41
1980–2020

Financial Markets Depth Index in Sri Lanka, 1980–2020

0.0250.050.0750.10.1251980200020201980: 0.0241981: 0.0271982: 0.031983: 0.0271984: 0.0221985: 0.0271986: 0.0321987: 0.0411988: 0.0371989: 0.0331990: 0.031991: 0.031992: 0.031993: 0.031994: 0.031995: 0.0371996: 0.041997: 0.0451998: 0.0471999: 0.0562000: 0.0552001: 0.0632002: 0.0662003: 0.0812004: 0.0852005: 0.1062006: 0.1022007: 0.0932008: 0.0572009: 0.0842010: 0.1332011: 0.1142012: 0.0892013: 0.0992014: 0.122015: 0.1112016: 0.12017: 0.0942018: 0.0792019: 0.0812020: 0.086

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2020, financial markets depth index in Sri Lanka stood at 0.0863.

That represents a change of up 7.0% on the previous year and down 34.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial markets depth index in Sri Lanka peaked at 0.1326 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0216, in 1984.

That places Sri Lanka 91st out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.0301 0.0216 0.0407 10
1990s 0.0374 0.0297 0.0557 10
2000s 0.0792 0.0547 0.106 10
2010s 0.1019 0.0787 0.1326 10
2020s 0.0863 0.0863 0.0863 1

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 88 Slovenia 0.0972 compare
  2. 89 Bangladesh 0.0957 compare
  3. 90 Tunisia 0.0879 compare
  4. 92 Rwanda 0.0844 compare
  5. 93 Argentina 0.0828 compare
  6. 94 Estonia 0.0816 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial markets depth index in Sri Lanka?
Financial markets depth index in Sri Lanka was 0.0863 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial markets depth index recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 0.1326 in 2010.
What is the lowest financial markets depth index recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0216 in 1984.
How does Sri Lanka rank for financial markets depth index?
Sri Lanka ranks 91st out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
Is financial markets depth index rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.9%. 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 Financial Markets Depth Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial Markets Depth Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
192 places, 7,872 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed

The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.