Sri Lanka has earned USD 2,245.2 million in tourism revenue during the first nine months of 2026, from January to September, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
However, the revenue represents a slight decline compared with the corresponding period in 2025, when the country earned USD 2,472.9 million from tourism.
Meanwhile, tourism revenue in September 2026 reached USD 185.6 million, marking an increase compared with the USD 182.9 million recorded in September last year.
According to the latest Central Bank report, a total of 1,693,679 tourists visited Sri Lanka between January and September this year, contributing to the country's tourism earnings.
