The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) recorded over USD 1 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s investment recovery.
FDI inflows reached USD 1,057 million, a 72 percent increase compared to 2024, reflecting renewed global investor confidence supported by improved macroeconomic stability and stronger investment facilitation.
A total of 188 companies infused FDI during the year, including 24 new projects that contributed USD 134 million, accounting for 13 percent of total inflows. The remaining investments came from expansions and reinvestments by existing companies, indicating sustained investor confidence.
Manufacturing accounted for 46 percent of FDI inflows, followed by port development at 26 percent and tourism at 11 percent. Singapore, India, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg were the top FDI source countries.
During 2025, the BOI approved 146 investment projects valued at USD 1,906 million, with USD 896 million expected as foreign capital, providing strong momentum toward the USD 1.5 billion FDI target for 2026.
The BOI reaffirmed its commitment to attracting new investments while supporting existing investors to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and long-term economic growth.
