Sri Lanka: Savings, percent of GDP
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| Sri Lanka |
Savings as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 27.23 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1975 - 2023 |
| Average | 23.76 |
| Min - Max | 2.91 - 37.29 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2023 is 27.23 percent, an increase from 27.13 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 23.44 percent, based on data from 96 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 1975 to 2023 is 23.76 percent. The minimum value, 2.91 percent, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 37.29 percent was recorded in 2017.
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The savings in Sri Lanka and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of industry | 25.59 | 2023 | percent |
| Share of manufacturing | 17.92 | 2023 | percent |
| Share of services | 59.93 | 2023 | percent |
| Industry value added | 21.59 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Manufacturing value added | 15.12 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Services value added | 50.55 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Savings, percent of GDP | 27.23 | 2023 | percent |
| Savings, in dollars | 22.97 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |