Financial Inclusion in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a country in South Asia. On this country page, you can find key financial inclusion knowledge resources and data available specifically for Sri Lanka, including the latest publications, news and events. 

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Key Financial Inclusion Data

The charts below, based on the latest available Global Findex data, explore key financial inclusion trends in Sri Lanka. Find out how the country compares to others in the region and across the globe on important aspects of financial inclusion such as account ownership and usage, the gender disparity in financial inclusion and financial resilience.

Account Ownership

Percent of adults age 15+ with an account at a financial institution or through a mobile money provider. Regional data excludes high-income economies.

Source: Global Findex Database

Gender Gap in Account Ownership

Percent of adults age 15+ with an account. Regional data excludes high-income economies.

Source: Global Findex Database

Use of Financial Services

Percent of adults age 15+. Regional data excludes high-income economies.

Source: Global Findex Database
Case Study

This case study explores how AIA Sri Lanka remained resilient and dedicated to becoming the preferred life insurer for women, at a time when addressing the gender protection gap was more needed than ever. 

Paper

Findings from a survey and interviews with SME clients of financial institutions

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Analysis of the microinsurance sector with data from 2013 to 2015

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