Sri Lanka Construction Activity Spikes in Jan 2025, Firms Faced with Labour Shortage: PMI

Sri Lanka’s Construction Surge in January 2025 Highlights Labor Shortage Challenges: PMI Report

In January 2026, Sri Lanka’s construction sector witnessed a significant surge in activity, as indicated by a rise in the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) to 75.0 from December’s 67.1, according to data compiled by the central bank. This marks the second-highest reading on record, following the peak of 75.7 in July 2020. The central bank reported that the increase in construction activity was driven by the initiation of new projects at the start …

Sri Lanka construction activity spikes in Jan 2025, firms faced with labour shortage: PMI

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s construction sector activity spiked in January 2026, registering a value of 75.0, up from the previous month’s 67.1, on a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank. This was the index’ second-highest reading on record after the peak of 75.7 in July 2020, CBSL said. Firms reported increased project activity during the month, driven by the commencement of new projects in the new year, the central bank said. S…

Sri Lanka PMI - Construction Increased Notably in January 2026 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index,  reached an index value of 75.0 in January 2026, its second-highest reading on record after the peak of 75.7 in July 2020. Most firms reported increased project activity during the month, driven by the commencement of new projects in the New Year and the easing of weather-related disruptions experienced in December. The New O…