CBSL data reveal sustained growth across residential, commercial and industrial land values, signalling renewed confidence in Colombo’s real estate sector.
Land values in the Colombo District maintained their upward momentum in the second half of 2025, with the Land Valuation Indicator rising 10.6 percent year on year to 261.9, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The latest data highlight continued strength in Sri Lanka’s property market and reinforce confidence in Colombo real estate trends.
The Statistics Department of the CBSL stated that growth was broad based, with residential, commercial and industrial land segments all recording annual gains. The Residential LVI increased 12.4 percent year on year to 273.1, reflecting steady demand for housing and urban land. The Commercial LVI climbed 11.3 percent to 260.6, supported by business activity and investment interest. The Industrial LVI posted a more moderate rise of 8.0 percent to 251.9.
On a semi annual basis, the overall index grew 2.1 percent in the second half compared with the first half of 2025. Residential and commercial categories outperformed the industrial segment during this period.
CBSL figures show the overall LVI advancing from 256.4 in the first half to 261.9 in the second half, extending a steady recovery seen since 2023. The index, based on 2017 H1 equals 100, covers all 13 Divisional Secretariat divisions in Colombo District.
