Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from workers’ remittances and tourism have exceeded USD 4.5 billion by mid-2024. Workers’ remittances reached USD 2,822.6 million from January to June 2024, marking an 11.4% year-on-year increase. June alone saw remittances of USD 964.2 million. Tourism revenue hit USD 1,556.6 million, reflecting a 77.9% increase compared to the same