It is said that fourth largest exporter of services in Sri Lanka is the IT industry. But is it getting the place it deserves? Here's a quick look at GDP of few countries and How much Information Technology Industry earns for the respective countries.
Sri Lanka GDP (2013) - $67.18 billion
Sri Lanka IT industry (2015) - $700 - $800 million
India GDP (2013) $1877 billion
India IT industry (2015) $147 billion (source)
USA GDP (2013) $16770 billion
USA IT industry (2011) $646 billion (source)
Sources
http://www.slasscom.lk/why-sri-lanka
http://www.slasscom.lk/sites/default/files/Sri%20Lankan%20IT-BPM%20Industry%20Review%202014.pdf
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