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 "code": "LK.EXT.LONG_RUN.TOTAL_EXTERNAL_DEBT.A",
 "name": "Total external debt",
 "unit": "US dollars million",
 "frequency": "Annual",
 "base_year": null,
 "producer": "Central Bank of Sri Lanka",
 "publisher": "Central Bank of Sri Lanka",
 "source_url": "https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/publications/economic-and-financial-reports/annual-economic-review",
 "latest_vintage": "2026-04-20",
 "page": "/data/series/LK.EXT.LONG_RUN.TOTAL_EXTERNAL_DEBT.A/",
 "notice": "Compiled by Macro Lab; not an official publication of the source agency. Provided as is, without warranty of any kind. Not investment advice.",
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  {"period": "1985", "value": 3440.7, "status": null},
  {"period": "1986", "value": 4082.4, "status": null},
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