Sri Lanka: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 224.2 index points as of September 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 223.9 index points. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from January 1960 to September 2026 is 54.0007 index points. The minimum of 1.4464 index points was recorded in August 1960, while the maximum of 292.1119 index points was reached in July 2022.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the average urban household.
- Source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
| Recent values | Sri Lanka: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Sep | 224.2 |
| 2026 Aug | 223.9 |
| 2026 Jul | 223.4 |
| 2026 Jun | 222.3 |
| 2026 May | 218.8 |
| 2026 Apr | 216.3 |
| 2026 Mar | 210.9 |
| 2026 Feb | 209.4 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | -4.8 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 6 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 329.1952 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 17,043.53 | 7/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 224.2000 | 9/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.13 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 8.10 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 11,281.51 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 2,666.42 | 6/2026 | billion |