CBSL releases 49th edition of annual socio-economic data folder

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday released ‘Sri Lanka Socio-Economic Data – 2026’, the 49th volume of its annual pocket-sized statistical publication.

The booklet presents data under 14 topics: Country Profile; Key Economic Indicators; Country Comparisons; Socio-Economic Conditions; Human Resources; National Accounts; Agriculture; Industry; Economic and Social Infrastructure; Prices and Wages; External Trade and Tourism; External Finance; Government Finance; and Money, Banking and Finance.

The CBSL said the publication summarises a wide range of socio-economic data of current interest in a concise format, making it useful to policymakers, researchers, academics, professionals, students and the general public.

Printed copies are available for Rs. 100 at the CBSL Sales and Distribution Counter at the Central Point Building, Chatham Street, Colombo 01 (Tel: 011-2444502). An electronic version can be accessed on the CBSL website.

The release follows the CBSL’s publication of ‘Economic and Social Statistics of Sri Lanka – 2026’ on 31 August, 2026, a separate online database of long-term statistical series grouped under eight major areas.

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