Remittances from Sri Lankan migrant workers increased by 26.5% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, citing Central Bank data.
A total of $2.294 billion was received between January and March 2026, up from $1.815 billion recorded during the first three months of 2025.
Monthly inflows stood at $751 million in January, $729 million in February, and $815 million in March.
The Bureau attributed the growth to improved financial confidence and increased use of formal remittance channels encouraged by authorities.