Inflation Sri Lanka 2014
Average inflation: 3.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in June at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.8%
- Lowest month
- June: 2.5%
- Difference
- 2.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.9% lower than the 5-year average of 6.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.2% in 2014).
- 5-year average
- 6.1%
- 10-year average
- 6.1%
- All-time high (2012)
- 7.5%
- All-time low (2014)
- 3.2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2013, inflation has fallen by +3.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -7.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2014
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3% | -6.5 |
| February | 2.8% | -7.0 |
| March | 2.9% | -4.7 |
| April | 4.3% | -2.1 |
| May | 2.7% | -4.6 |
| June | 2.5% | -4.3 |
| July | 3.1% | -3.0 |
| August | 2.9% | -3.4 |
| September | 3.1% | -3.1 |
| October | 2.5% | -4.2 |
| November | 3.2% | -2.4 |
| December | 4.8% | +0.1 |
| Average | 3.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.