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The manufacturing sector rose by 6.2 per cent, while textiles, apparel and related products recorded a stronger growth of 8 per cent during the year. Sri Lanka’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2025 at constant prices increased by 5 per cent year on year (YoY) to SLR 13,128,577 million (~$42.18 billion), according to the department of census and statistics (DCS).

The industrial sector expanded by 7.8 per cent compared to an 11.1-per cent expansion in 2024.

The GDP growth rate for the fourth quarter of 2025 was an estimated 4.8 per cent YoY.

GDP at current prices increased by 8.8 per cent to SLR 32,750,844 million in the year. The share of the industry to the GDP at current prices was 25.4 per cent.

The manufacturing industry grew by 6.2 per cent in the year.

The manufacturing of textiles, apparel, leather and other related products grew by 8 per cent last year.