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2 sourcesMay 9, 2026

Sri Lanka worker remittances up 18.9-pct to US$767.9mn in April 2026

Remittances rose 24.5% to US$3,062.8 million in the first four months of this year.

NewsWire English•May 9, 2026
US$ 767.9 mn : Remittances rise year-on-year despite monthly dip in April
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Sri Lanka received US dollars 767.9 million in workers' remittances in April 2026, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The figure reflects a decline compared to the US dollars 814.8 million recorded in March 2026, but marks a notable increase from the US dollars 646.1 million received in April 2025.

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