Workers’ remittances reached USD 680.8 million in August alone, bringing the cumulative inflow for January–August to USD 5.116 billion. This marks a 19.3% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
Tourism earnings also showed positive momentum, crossing the USD 2 billion milestone within the first eight months of the year. Earnings were reported at USD 2.03 billion, reflecting a 7.8% rise compared to USD 1.88 billion recorded during the same period last year.
Both sectors continue to play a crucial role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves and supporting the national economy.
