Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has announced a major milestone for 2025, reporting foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of USD 1,057 million — a significant 72% increase compared to 2024. The rise reflects renewed global investor confidence, supported by improving macroeconomic stability and enhanced investment facilitation.
A total of 188 companies invested in Sri Lanka during 2025, including 24 new projects that contributed USD 134 million, representing 13% of total FDI. The remaining USD 923 million came from expansions and reinvestments by existing investors.
Manufacturing led the inflows, accounting for 46% of total FDI, followed by port development at 26% and tourism at 11%. The top source countries were Singapore, India, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
BOI approvals in 2025 covered 146 projects worth USD 1,906 million, with USD 896 million expected as foreign capital. The board has set an ambitious FDI target of USD 1.5 billion for 2026 and plans to launch 20 structured investment projects to attract high-quality investors.
The BOI attributed this success to streamlined approval processes, close coordination with ministries, and strengthened investor facilitation, highlighting Sri Lanka’s growing appeal as a stable investment destination.
