Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents was 224.63 million in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
224.63 million
Change on year
down 50.9%
World rank
80th
of 168 countries
All-time high
1.59 billion
in 2015
All-time low
124.01 million
in 2001
Years of data
19
2001–2019

Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in Sri Lanka, 2001–2019

0500.0M1.0B1.5B2001201020192001: 124.0M2002: 136.0M2003: 182.3M2004: 363.5M2005: 278.3M2006: 313.4M2007: 447.7M2008: 808.0M2009: 285.9M2010: 614.2M2011: 1.0B2012: 450.8M2013: 299.8M2014: 443.4M2015: 1.6B2016: 936.9M2017: 596.6M2018: 457.3M2019: 224.6M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in Sri Lanka is 224.63 million, measured in 2019.

That represents a change of down 50.9% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in Sri Lanka peaked at 1.59 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 124.01 million, in 2001.

Sri Lanka ranks 80th of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (CBS) (US dollar) in Sri Lanka, 2001 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2001 124.01 million
2002 135.97 million +9.6%
2003 182.30 million +34.1%
2004 363.52 million +99.4%
2005 278.27 million -23.5%
2006 313.44 million +12.6%
2007 447.70 million +42.8%
2008 808.01 million +80.5%
2009 285.93 million -64.6%
2010 614.25 million +114.8%
2011 1.01 billion +63.7%
2012 450.84 million -55.2%
2013 299.84 million -33.5%
2014 443.38 million +47.9%
2015 1.59 billion +257.5%
2016 936.90 million -40.9%
2017 596.58 million -36.3%
2018 457.29 million -23.3%
2019 224.63 million -50.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 326.57 million 124.01 million 808.01 million 9
2010s 661.46 million 224.63 million 1.59 billion 10

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Frequently asked questions

What is liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in Sri Lanka?
Liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in Sri Lanka was 224.63 million in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 1.59 billion in 2015.
What is the lowest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 124.01 million in 2001.
How does Sri Lanka rank for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents?
Sri Lanka ranks 80th out of 168 countries with data for 2019.
Is liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (CBS) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (CBS) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
170 places, 3,761 data points, 1999–2025
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