Sri Lanka's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is typically released with a 21-day lag each month. For instance, December 2024's CPI figures were published on January 21, 2025 .

Based on this pattern, the upcoming CPI release schedule is as follows:

CPI Month Expected Release Date

January 2025 February 21, 2025

February 2025 March 24, 2025

March 2025 April 21, 2025

April 2025 May 22, 2025

May 2025 June 21, 2025

As of today, May 13, 2025, the latest available CPI data is for March 2025, which was likely released on April 21. The April 2025 CPI data is expected to be released around May 22, 2025.

Recent trends indicate that Sri Lanka experienced deflation in late 2024, with the CPI dropping to -1.7% in November and further to -2.0% in December. This deflation was influenced by reduced power tariffs and lower fuel prices . Analysts anticipate a gradual return to positive inflation rates, aiming for a 5% target by mid-2025.

For the most current CPI data, you can visit the Department of Census and Statistics Sri Lanka website or monitor official releases from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

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