Sri Lanka’s FDI Surges 101% in H1 2025, Hits $507 Million
- CNL Reporter
- July 23, 2025
- Banking and Financial, Political
- FDI
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Sri Lanka has registered a remarkable 101% year-on-year (YoY) surge in realised foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the first half of 2025, reaching over $ 507 million, according to the latest data released by the Board of Investment (BOI).
This significant rebound from $ 252 million during the same period in 2024 marks the country’s strongest first-half FDI performance in recent years and reflects deepening investor confidence in Sri Lanka’s economic reforms and investment climate.
During this period, the BOI has approved 57 new projects with a total estimated investment value of $ 569 million, of which $ 320 million is foreign investment. These include 31 Greenfield ventures and 26 expansion projects from existing enterprises.
Collectively, these initiatives are expected to create over 14,000 jobs once operational, offering a welcome boost to employment and inclusive economic growth.BOI Chairman Arjuna Herath attributed the strong FDI performance to both global investor confidence and domestic policy improvements. “
