Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) was 160.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
160.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
59th
of 199 countries
All-time high
311.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 2008
All-time low
81.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1975
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertilizer consumption in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Analysis
In 2024, fertilizer consumption in Sri Lanka stood at 160.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and down 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Sri Lanka peaked at 311.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2008 and was at its lowest, 81.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1975.
That places Sri Lanka 59th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 140.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 165.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.8% |
| 1963 | 114.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -30.7% |
| 1964 | 106.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.7% |
| 1965 | 121.58 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.7% |
| 1966 | 131.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.5% |
| 1967 | 128.43 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 163.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.1% |
| 1969 | 110.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -32.2% |
| 1970 | 129.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.2% |
| 1971 | 137.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 121.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.7% |
| 1973 | 134.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.4% |
| 1974 | 122.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.9% |
| 1975 | 81.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.4% |
| 1976 | 103.02 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.6% |
| 1977 | 115.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.5% |
| 1978 | 135.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.3% |
| 1979 | 163.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.4% |
| 1980 | 193.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +18.5% |
| 1981 | 167.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -13.7% |
| 1982 | 182.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.9% |
| 1983 | 192.82 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 217.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.6% |
| 1985 | 225.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 223.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 232.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 235.66 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 239.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 192.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -19.6% |
| 1991 | 198.72 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 208.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 240.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +15.1% |
| 1994 | 245.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 232.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -5.5% |
| 1996 | 239.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 237.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 264.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 292.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 274.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 270.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 309.73 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 259.18 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -16.3% |
| 2004 | 287.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 255.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 291.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.1% |
| 2007 | 288.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 311.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 257.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -17.3% |
| 2010 | 229.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.2% |
| 2011 | 257.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.3% |
| 2012 | 205.85 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.0% |
| 2013 | 173.99 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -15.5% |
| 2014 | 261.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +50.2% |
| 2015 | 190.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 126.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -33.6% |
| 2017 | 117.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 138.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.8% |
| 2019 | 190.04 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +37.4% |
| 2020 | 298.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +57.3% |
| 2021 | 153.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -48.5% |
| 2022 | 153.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 153.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 160.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.3% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 160.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 1.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 160.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land is above the median for South Asia, which is 115.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land, 1.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 131.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 106.98 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 165.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 124.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 81.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 163.67 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 211 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 167.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 239.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 235.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 192.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 292.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 280.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 255.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 311.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 188.96 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 117.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 261.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 184.27 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 153.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 298.95 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 56 Thailand 171.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 57 Bosnia and Herzegovina 169.47 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 58 Papua New Guinea 164.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 60 Serbia 158.32 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 61 Pakistan 158.01 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 62 Poland 155.81 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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 fertilizer consumption in Sri Lanka?
- Fertilizer consumption in Sri Lanka was 160.56 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2024, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest fertilizer consumption recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 311.71 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2008.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.38 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1975.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Sri Lanka ranks 59th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients used per unit of arable land. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. For the purpose of data dissemination, FAO has adopted the concept of a calendar year (January to December). Some countries compile fertilizer data on a calendar year basis, while others are on a split-year basis. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.