“Sri Lanka Socio Economic Data – 2021”, the annually published data folder of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, is now available for public information. The current data folder is the 44th volume of the series.

This booklet contains information categorised under 14 topics, namely, Country Profile; Key Economic Indicators; Country Comparisons; Socio Economic Conditions; Human Resources; National Accounts; Agriculture; Industry; Economic and Social Infrastructure; Prices and Wages; External Trade and Tourism; External Finance; Government Finance; and, Money, Banking and Finance. As the data folder presents a wide range of socio economic data of current interest in summary form, it will be a very useful reference material for policy makers, researchers, academics, professionals, students and the general public.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, will be unveiling ‘The Six-Month Road Map for Ensuring Macroeconomic and Financial System Stability’ on Friday, 01 October 2021. The event will be held at the Atrium of the CBSL and the proceedings will commence at 10.00 a.m.

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation and in keeping with required social distancing, participation would be strictly limited to invitees. However, the presentation by the Governor will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.