Capture fishery production in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Capture fishery production was 355,902 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
355,902
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
47th
of 215 countries
All-time high
493,497
in 2014
All-time low
48,103
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Sri Lanka, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 355,902 for capture fishery production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and down 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Sri Lanka peaked at 493,497 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 48,103, in 1960.
Sri Lanka ranks 47th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capture fishery production in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 48,103 | — |
| 1961 | 59,628 | +24.0% |
| 1962 | 73,471 | +23.2% |
| 1963 | 71,614 | -2.5% |
| 1964 | 91,125 | +27.2% |
| 1965 | 74,632 | -18.1% |
| 1966 | 79,973 | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 82,237 | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 98,302 | +19.5% |
| 1969 | 95,060 | -3.3% |
| 1970 | 89,241 | -6.1% |
| 1971 | 74,980 | -16.0% |
| 1972 | 91,867 | +22.5% |
| 1973 | 96,528 | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 100,469 | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 109,215 | +8.7% |
| 1976 | 131,643 | +20.5% |
| 1977 | 136,145 | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 156,083 | +14.6% |
| 1979 | 164,763 | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 183,416 | +11.3% |
| 1981 | 201,904 | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 216,283 | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 220,430 | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 162,462 | -26.3% |
| 1985 | 177,379 | +9.2% |
| 1986 | 183,568 | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 186,624 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 204,875 | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 219,756 | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 182,893 | -16.8% |
| 1991 | 210,271 | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 204,433 | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 229,671 | +12.3% |
| 1994 | 245,587 | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 234,527 | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 260,186 | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 270,507 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 283,120 | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 310,173 | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 296,750 | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 267,550 | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 272,602 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 319,759 | +17.3% |
| 2004 | 332,854 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 216,663 | -34.9% |
| 2006 | 278,603 | +28.6% |
| 2007 | 304,903 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 323,888 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 336,942 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 390,187 | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 421,765 | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 450,851 | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 461,230 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 493,497 | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 467,464 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 484,560 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 469,393 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 478,951 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 471,439 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 382,266 | -18.9% |
| 2021 | 372,146 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 332,338 | -10.7% |
| 2023 | 338,161 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 355,902 | +5.2% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 355,902 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 34,939, 10.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 355,902 is above the median for South Asia, which is 231,658, 1.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 77,414 | 48,103 | 98,302 | 10 |
| 1970s | 115,093 | 74,980 | 164,763 | 10 |
| 1980s | 195,670 | 162,462 | 220,430 | 10 |
| 1990s | 243,137 | 182,893 | 310,173 | 10 |
| 2000s | 295,051 | 216,663 | 336,942 | 10 |
| 2010s | 458,934 | 390,187 | 493,497 | 10 |
| 2020s | 356,163 | 332,338 | 382,266 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More agriculture & rural data for Sri Lanka
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0051 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.109 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0043 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1293 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0836 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 418.3 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9172 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Sri Lanka?
- Capture fishery production in Sri Lanka was 355,902 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 493,497 in 2014.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,103 in 1960.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for capture fishery production?
- Sri Lanka ranks 47th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture fishery production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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