Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka reached US$735.6 million in October 2026, recording an increase compared with both the previous month and the same period last year.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s latest Weekly Economic Indicators report, remittances amounted to US$734.4 million in September 2026.
The October figure represents an increase of US$23.6 million compared with the US$712 million received in October 2025, reflecting year-on-year growth of approximately 3.3 per cent.
Worker remittances remain an important source of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka, supporting the country’s external financial position.
