Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 72,701 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 72,701 ha for maize (corn) — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Sri Lanka peaked at 106,757 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 11,114 ha, in 1964.
That places Sri Lanka 115th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,957 ha | — |
| 1962 | 11,485 ha | -11.4% |
| 1963 | 14,919 ha | +29.9% |
| 1964 | 11,114 ha | -25.5% |
| 1965 | 11,901 ha | +7.1% |
| 1966 | 12,316 ha | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 14,294 ha | +16.1% |
| 1968 | 16,456 ha | +15.1% |
| 1969 | 20,032 ha | +21.7% |
| 1970 | 19,060 ha | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 17,800 ha | -6.6% |
| 1972 | 20,100 ha | +12.9% |
| 1973 | 29,187 ha | +45.2% |
| 1974 | 33,798 ha | +15.8% |
| 1975 | 39,698 ha | +17.5% |
| 1976 | 38,280 ha | -3.6% |
| 1977 | 27,468 ha | -28.2% |
| 1978 | 24,769 ha | -9.8% |
| 1979 | 19,490 ha | -21.3% |
| 1980 | 19,433 ha | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 24,080 ha | +23.9% |
| 1982 | 26,685 ha | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 26,230 ha | -1.7% |
| 1984 | 32,880 ha | +25.4% |
| 1985 | 33,060 ha | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 31,202 ha | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 34,665 ha | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 36,820 ha | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 29,110 ha | -20.9% |
| 1990 | 29,740 ha | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 28,576 ha | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 27,720 ha | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 32,600 ha | +17.6% |
| 1994 | 31,495 ha | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 35,938 ha | +14.1% |
| 1996 | 30,895 ha | -14.0% |
| 1997 | 25,796 ha | -16.5% |
| 1998 | 29,790 ha | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 28,880 ha | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 28,648 ha | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 25,710 ha | -10.3% |
| 2002 | 23,410 ha | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 27,060 ha | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 23,430 ha | -13.4% |
| 2005 | 28,410 ha | +21.3% |
| 2006 | 32,000 ha | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 34,190 ha | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 51,600 ha | +50.9% |
| 2009 | 50,860 ha | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 57,620 ha | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 50,545 ha | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 59,130 ha | +17.0% |
| 2013 | 67,722 ha | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 67,159 ha | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 63,855 ha | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 67,630 ha | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 52,544 ha | -22.3% |
| 2018 | 70,895 ha | +34.9% |
| 2019 | 63,449 ha | -10.5% |
| 2020 | 78,249 ha | +23.3% |
| 2021 | 106,757 ha | +36.4% |
| 2022 | 84,158 ha | -21.2% |
| 2023 | 75,982 ha | -9.7% |
| 2024 | 72,701 ha | -4.3% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 72,701 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 63,256 ha, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 72,701 ha is below the median for South Asia, which is 284,691 ha, 26% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,942 ha | 11,114 ha | 20,032 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 26,965 ha | 17,800 ha | 39,698 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 29,416 ha | 19,433 ha | 36,820 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,143 ha | 25,796 ha | 35,938 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 32,532 ha | 23,410 ha | 51,600 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 62,055 ha | 50,545 ha | 70,895 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 83,569 ha | 72,701 ha | 106,757 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More agriculture & rural data for Sri Lanka
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Sri Lanka?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Sri Lanka was 72,701 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 106,757 ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,114 ha in 1964.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Sri Lanka ranks 115th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.