The 2025 export snapshot

EDB estimated Sri Lanka’s ICT/BPM exports at US$1,644.83 million for January–December 2025, up 8.81% from 2024. It estimated total services exports at US$3,672.77 million, a 2.79% increase.

Sri Lanka services exports — EDB estimates, January–December 2025
Indicator2025 estimateChange from 2024
ICT/BPM export earningsUS$1,644.83 million+8.81%
Total services export earningsUS$3,672.77 million+2.79%

ICT/BPM includes information and communication technology and business process management. Services figures are EDB estimates, not a count of developers, jobs or vacancies.

Read the number at the right level

Export earnings measure the value of cross-border services. They do not establish a national developer salary, the number of available candidates or the quality of a particular team. A sector can grow while individual companies have very different experiences.

Our interpretation: these figures are a useful reason to investigate Sri Lanka’s international services market. They are not sufficient evidence for selecting a provider or promising a hiring outcome.

Follow market research with candidate research

Once a market is on your shortlist, move to the requirements of your own team. Ask for relevant work samples, a clear assessment process, availability and communication expectations. A good selection process turns broad interest into evidence about a specific person.

  • Can the candidate explain a project relevant to your stack?
  • What working hours overlap with your team?
  • Who supports onboarding and day-to-day communication?
  • Are the engagement scope, fees and responsibilities clear?

Sources & methodology

Figures retain the currency, period and definitions of the original publications. Rounded figures are labeled in article previews. Data was reviewed on 13 October 2026.

  1. Sri Lanka Export Development Board — Export performance in 2025 ↗

    EDB estimates for January–December 2025, released 24 January 2026; reviewed 13 October 2026.