Sri Lanka’s Foreign Remittances Surpass US$5.3 Billion in First Seven Months
Colombo, The Gulf Observer: Sri Lanka’s foreign remittance inflows exceeded US$5 billion during the first seven months of 2026, marking a significant increase compared with the corresponding period last year and providing further support to the country’s external finances.
According to data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, total workers’ remittances received between January and July reached approximately US$5.38 billion, representing an increase of US$947.2 million over the same period in 2025.
The latest figures highlight the continued strengthening of remittance inflows from Sri Lankan workers abroad, which remain an important source of foreign exchange for the country as it continues its economic recovery.
In July alone, Sri Lanka received US$777.6 million in foreign remittances, up by US$80.3 million from the US$697.3 million recorded in June.
The strong performance in remittances comes amid broader efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange position and stabilize its economy following the severe financial crisis of 2022. The country’s economic recovery has also been supported by reforms under its International Monetary Fund programme and improvements in foreign reserves and external-sector conditions.
The continued rise in official remittance flows is expected to provide additional support for Sri Lanka’s foreign currency liquidity, household incomes and overall economic stability.
