Sri Lanka's GDP growth expected to slow in 2026-27: World Bank

COLOMBO, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's GDP growth is set to decelerate to 3.5 percent in 2026 and 3.1 percent in 2027, the World Bank said in its latest Global Economic Prospects - January 2026 report.

Sri Lanka's estimated growth rate in 2025 was 4.6 percent, according to the World Bank.

The deceleration reflects structural impediments to growth, including factor and product market inefficiencies, the