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Research Datasets

Access and download reliable, up-to-date fiscal and economic data directly from official sources. These datasets include key indicators such covering the real, fiscal, macro and external sectors of Sri Lanka’s economy. Each file is curated and standardized by the Advocata Institute to ensure consistency and accuracy, enabling users to conduct their own analysis and build a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka’s economy and public finances.

Telecommunication Services

Telecommunication Services

This dataset provides time-series data on key telecommunications indicators for Sri Lanka, such as fixed and mobile subscriptions and other connectivity measures. It provides data to track trends in digital access and infrastructure growth over time.
Unemployment

Unemployment

This dataset contains time-series data on Sri Lanka’s unemployment rates, with total and breakdown by gender . The unemployment rate refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but is available for and actively seeking employment.
Tourism

Tourism

This dataset tracks Sri Lanka’s tourism sector performance from 1990 onwards, including annual tourist arrivals, occupancy rates in graded establishments, and tourism revenue in both Sri Lankan Rupees and US Dollars. It provides time-series data for analyzing trends in tourist arrivals and the economic contribution of the tourism industry over time.
Sri Lanka’s Major Import Partners

Sri Lanka’s Major Import Partners

This dataset provides time-series data on Sri Lanka’s key trading partners by import value. It enables analysis of Sri Lanka’s import dependencies and shifts in trade relationships with major partner countries. 
Sri Lanka’s Major Export Partners

Sri Lanka’s Major Export Partners

This dataset contains time-series data showing Sri Lanka’s leading export destination countries and how export values to each partner have changed over time. It enables analysis of the country’s global trade relationships and shifts in export markets for goods.
Breakdown of Sri Lanka’s Imports by Product Type

Breakdown of Sri Lanka’s Imports by Product Type

This dataset provides detailed time-series trade data categorizing Sri Lanka’s imports by product type according to the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). It enables analysis of the composition of imported goods across major commodity groups, helping users understand shifts in import structure and economic dependencies.
Breakdown of Sri Lanka’s Exports by Product Type

Breakdown of Sri Lanka’s Exports by Product Type

This dataset provides detailed time-series export data for Sri Lanka, classifying goods by product type using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). It enables analysis of Sri Lanka’s export structure across major commodity categories, helping users understand how different sectors contribute to total export performance.
Composition of Private Consumption Expenditure at Current Market Prices

Composition of Private Consumption Expenditure at Current Market Prices

This dataset breaks down Sri Lanka’s private consumption expenditure by major categories at current market prices, showing how household spending is allocated across goods and services. It enables analysis of changes in consumption patterns over time and offers insights into domestic demand structure.
Population, Births and Deaths

Population, Births and Deaths

This dataset provides annual time-series of demographic data for Sri Lanka, providing annual data on mid-year population, birth rates, and death rates. It enables analysis of trends of country’s population growth trends and vital statistics over more than three decades.
Labour Force Participation

Labour Force Participation

This dataset provides annual time‑series data on Sri Lanka’s labour force participation rate, showing the share of the working‑age population who are economically active. The economically active population refers to the people who are employed or actively seeking work. The data incorporates a methodological change in the working-age definition: from 1990 to 2010, the participation rate is based on the economically active population aged 10<a href="https://data.advocata.org/data-set/labour-force-participation-data/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">“Labour Force Participation”</span></a>
Gross Official Reserves

Gross Official Reserves

This dataset provides time‑series data on Sri Lanka’s gross official foreign exchange reserves, the total holdings of foreign currency, gold, IMF reserves and other liquid assets held by the central bank of Sri Lanka and government to support external stability. It enables analysis of trends in reserve accumulation and external sector resilience over time.
Breakdown of Government Expenditure

Breakdown of Government Expenditure

This dataset provides detailed time‑series data on Sri Lanka’s government spending, categorizing expenditure by their major economic function. It provides a granular breakdown of fiscal spending, including sub-categories such as salaries and wages, interest payments, and transfer payments to households and public enterprises.
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