Inflation Sri Lanka 2013
Average inflation: 6.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 9.8%. The lowest inflation was in December at 4.7%.
- Highest month
- January: 9.8%
- Lowest month
- December: 4.7%
- Difference
- 5.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 7.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (7.5% in 2012).
- 5-year average
- 7%
- 10-year average
- 7%
- All-time high (2012)
- 7.5%
- All-time low (2011)
- 6.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (-0.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +7.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.9% 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 €106.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8% | +6.0 |
| February | 9.8% | +7.1 |
| March | 7.6% | +2.2 |
| April | 6.4% | +0.3 |
| May | 7.3% | +0.3 |
| June | 6.8% | -2.5 |
| July | 6.1% | -3.8 |
| August | 6.3% | -3.2 |
| September | 6.2% | -2.9 |
| October | 6.7% | -2.2 |
| November | 5.6% | -3.9 |
| December | 4.7% | -4.5 |
| Average | 6.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.