Sri Lanka has been ranked among the world’s fastest-improving sovereigns in investor relations and debt transparency, according to the 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report released by the Institute of International Finance (IIF).

The report has ranked Sri Lanka fourth among the largest global improvers, highlighting the country’s progress in rebuilding investor confidence following its debt restructuring process.

Sri Lanka’s Investor Relations Country Score increased to 43.67 out of 50 in 2026, up from 37.33 in 2025. The 6.3-point improvement placed the country within the top quartile of 57 emerging markets and developing economies evaluated in the report.

The IIF reported that only Vietnam, Belize, and Mozambique recorded greater improvements during the same period.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance and Planning said the progress was driven by strengthened debt management practices and improved disclosure of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) information. Sri Lanka’s debt transparency ranking also improved from 19th place in 2025 to fifth place in 2026.

The improvement follows the launch of a formal investor relations programme by the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) in December 2024, aimed at enhancing engagement with investors and strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in international capital markets.

The IIF report, titled “The Transparency Dividend,” noted that timely and predictable disclosure of financial information helps reduce uncertainty for investors and supports stronger sovereign credibility.

The report added that improved transparency and consistent engagement with investors could contribute to more stable credit ratings and sustained access to global markets.