Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026, aided by post-cyclone reconstruction

Sri Lanka anticipates a 5% economic growth in 2026, paralleling this year’s performance and exceeding IMF forecasts. This growth is largely attributed to post-Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction efforts, according to a senior minister’s statement to Reuters on December 17, 2025.

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