Top 5 GDP Powerhouse Districts Driving Sri Lanka's Economy in 2024

Kesara

3/2/2026

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Top 5 GDP Powerhouse Districts Driving Sri Lanka's Economy in 2024

Western Province districts dominate with over 40% of national economic output

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    "data": [
      {
        "unit": "%",
        "label": "LK-11",
        "value": 25.5,
        "metadata": {
          "district": "Colombo",
          "province": "Western"
        }
      },
      {
        "unit": "%",
        "label": "LK-12",
        "value": 10.2,
        "metadata": {
          "district": "Gampaha",
          "province": "Western"
        }
      },
      {
        "unit": "%",
        "label": "LK-13",
        "value": 6.7,
        "metadata": {
          "district": "Kalutara",
          "province": "Western"
        }
      },
      {
        "unit": "%",
        "label": "LK-21",
        "value": 8.5,
        "metadata": {
          "district": "Kandy",
          "province": "Central"
        }
      },
      {
        "unit": "%",
        "label": "LK-31",
        "value": 5.8,
        "metadata": {
          "district": "Galle",
          "province": "Southern"
        }
      }
    ],
    "hook": "Colombo alone generates 1 in 4 rupees.",
    "title": "Top 5 GDP Powerhouse Districts Driving Sri Lanka's Economy in 2024",
    "sources": [
      {
        "url": "https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/news/provincial-gross-domestic-product-2024",
        "name": "Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Provincial GDP 2024",
        "accessedAt": "2025-01-02"
      }
    ],
    "subtitle": "Western Province districts dominate with over 40% of national economic output",
    "footnotes": "District estimates based on provincial GDP data from CBSL. Western Province accounts for 42.4% of total GDP, Central Province 13.9%, and Southern Province 11.8%."
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