Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves have risen to USD 6.825 billion by the end of December 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

This marks an increase of 13.1% compared to the reserves recorded at the end of November 2025, which stood at USD 6.034 billion.

The main component of these reserves, the foreign exchange reserves, also showed a significant increase. They rose from USD 5.944 billion in November 2025 to USD 6.734 billion in December 2025, reflecting a 13.3% growth during the month.

The increase in the central bank’s foreign reserves is expected to strengthen Sri Lanka’s external stability and support ongoing economic recovery efforts. Analysts note that maintaining adequate reserves is critical for ensuring exchange rate stability and meeting international payment obligations.