Central Bank survey reveals 58% of Lankan adults financially illiterate 

 A Central Bank survey has found that 57.9 percent of Sri Lanka adults are financially illiterate.
Further, the findings imply that the level of financial literacy varies across different segments of the population, suggesting the need for targeted policy interventions.

For instance, despite gender parity in education, the survey notes gender disparity in financial literacy. 

Financial Literacy Survey Sri Lanka - 2021’, a publication of the Central Bank is now available for public access. 

The Regional Development Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, with the assistance of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – under the IFC-DFAT Women in Work programme – conducted the first ever countrywide Financial Literacy Survey in Sri Lanka, as part of the implementation of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy of Sri Lanka.  The key objective of the survey was to assess the level of financial literacy across the population with a view to formulating appropriate policy measures.  The survey focused on the elements of knowledge, attitudes and behaviour within the concept of financial literacy and this publication consists of the key survey findings. 

This publication is a useful collection of information for those who are interested in the field of financial inclusion. 
The English version of this publication is available in electronic form and can be accessed through the Central Bank website.