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Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026, with strong performances in industrial activities helping offset a contraction in agriculture and slower growth in the services sector, according to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS).
The DCS said the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) at constant 2015 prices increased to Rs. 3.03 trillion in the April-June quarter of 2026, from Rs. 2.91 trillion in the corresponding quarter of 2025.
GDP at current prices rose by 11.3 percent to Rs. 8.25 trillion, compared with Rs. 7.41 trillion recorded in the second quarter of 2025.
Industrial activity emerged as the main driver of growth, expanding 7.3 percent, compared with 5.7 percent growth recorded during the same quarter last year. Construction and mining and quarrying recorded particularly strong performances, growing by 13.9 percent and 17.4 percent, respectively.
Meanwhile, manufacturing activity expanded by 3.2 percent, supported by higher production of wood and wood products, non-metallic mineral products, furniture, machinery and equipment, and basic metal and fabricated metal products.
However, several manufacturing industries recorded declines, including the production of coke and refined petroleum products, rubber and plastic products, and textiles, wearing apparel, leather and related products.
The services sector grew by 2.7 percent during the quarter, slowing from the 4.0 percent expansion recorded in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.