Inflation Sri Lanka 2011
Average inflation: 6.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 8.8%. The lowest inflation was in November at 4.7%.
- Highest month
- April: 8.8%
- Lowest month
- November: 4.7%
- Difference
- 4.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.7% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 6.7%
- 10-year average
- 6.7%
- All-time high (2011)
- 6.7%
- All-time low (2011)
- 6.7%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €106.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.3% |
| February | 7.2% |
| March | 7.7% |
| April | 8.8% |
| May | 8.1% |
| June | 7.1% |
| July | 7.4% |
| August | 7.0% |
| September | 6.4% |
| October | 5.1% |
| November | 4.7% |
| December | 4.9% |
| Average | 6.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.