Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026

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. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116117