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Sri Lanka Natural gas rents (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Sri Lanka stood at 0% in 2021, according to World Bank. The latest value is unchanged from 0% in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 0% (unchanged since). Sri Lanka ranked 144th highest of the 190 countries in this dataset in 2021; Timor-Leste ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Commodities and Energy · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2021
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What is Natural gas rents (% of GDP)?

Natural gas rents (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Sri Lanka. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Sri Lanka, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

Key facts

What is the latest Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Sri Lanka?

Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Sri Lanka stood at 0% in 2021, according to World Bank.

Is Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Sri Lanka rising or falling?

The latest value is unchanged from 0% in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 0% (unchanged since).

How does Sri Lanka rank for Natural gas rents (% of GDP)?

Sri Lanka ranked 144th highest of the 190 countries in this dataset in 2021; Timor-Leste ranked first.

Metadata for Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in Sri Lanka
IndicatorNatural gas rents (% of GDP)
CountrySri Lanka
CategoryCommodities and Energy
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 0% (2021)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Natural gas rents (% of GDP) — Sri Lanka [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-ngas-rt-zs/LKA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Natural gas rents (% of GDP) — Sri Lanka." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-ngas-rt-zs/LKA. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Natural gas rents (% of GDP) — Sri Lanka." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-ngas-rt-zs/LKA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_ny_gdp_ngas_rt_zs_lka,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Natural gas rents (\% of GDP) --- Sri Lanka}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ny-gdp-ngas-rt-zs/LKA},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS}
}