Maize (corn) — Yield in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Maize (corn) — Yield was 3,074 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Yield in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — yield in Sri Lanka stood at 3,074 kg/ha.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — yield in Sri Lanka peaked at 4,425 kg/ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 653.9 kg/ha, in 1977.
Sri Lanka ranks 123rd of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Yield in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 726.9 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 781.4 kg/ha | +7.5% |
| 1963 | 709.6 kg/ha | -9.2% |
| 1964 | 835.4 kg/ha | +17.7% |
| 1965 | 834 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1966 | 786.1 kg/ha | -5.7% |
| 1967 | 1,173 kg/ha | +49.2% |
| 1968 | 723.9 kg/ha | -38.3% |
| 1969 | 824.5 kg/ha | +13.9% |
| 1970 | 756 kg/ha | -8.3% |
| 1971 | 712.4 kg/ha | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 751.8 kg/ha | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 708.4 kg/ha | -5.8% |
| 1974 | 669.7 kg/ha | -5.5% |
| 1975 | 682.7 kg/ha | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 702.7 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 653.9 kg/ha | -6.9% |
| 1978 | 740 kg/ha | +13.2% |
| 1979 | 1,068 kg/ha | +44.3% |
| 1980 | 1,091 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 917.8 kg/ha | -15.9% |
| 1982 | 837.9 kg/ha | -8.7% |
| 1983 | 1,096 kg/ha | +30.9% |
| 1984 | 1,072 kg/ha | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 915 kg/ha | -14.6% |
| 1986 | 1,302 kg/ha | +42.3% |
| 1987 | 1,201 kg/ha | -7.7% |
| 1988 | 1,049 kg/ha | -12.7% |
| 1989 | 1,050 kg/ha | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 1,123 kg/ha | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 1,192 kg/ha | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 1,039 kg/ha | -12.8% |
| 1993 | 971.2 kg/ha | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 1,003 kg/ha | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 969.5 kg/ha | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 1,067 kg/ha | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 995.9 kg/ha | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 1,137 kg/ha | +14.2% |
| 1999 | 1,090 kg/ha | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 1,084 kg/ha | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 1,118 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 1,128 kg/ha | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 1,096 kg/ha | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 1,502 kg/ha | +37.1% |
| 2005 | 1,471 kg/ha | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 1,485 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 1,651 kg/ha | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 2,634 kg/ha | +59.5% |
| 2009 | 2,552 kg/ha | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 2,806 kg/ha | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 2,726 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 3,419 kg/ha | +25.4% |
| 2013 | 3,087 kg/ha | -9.7% |
| 2014 | 3,591 kg/ha | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 3,555 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 3,607 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 3,725 kg/ha | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 3,809 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 3,872 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 4,007 kg/ha | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 4,425 kg/ha | +10.4% |
| 2022 | 3,078 kg/ha | -30.4% |
| 2023 | 2,912 kg/ha | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 3,074 kg/ha | +5.6% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 3,074 kg/ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,175 kg/ha, 74% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 3,074 kg/ha is below the median for South Asia, which is 3,607 kg/ha, 85% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 821.6 kg/ha | 709.6 kg/ha | 1,173 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 744.53 kg/ha | 653.9 kg/ha | 1,068 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,053 kg/ha | 837.9 kg/ha | 1,302 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,059 kg/ha | 969.5 kg/ha | 1,192 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,572 kg/ha | 1,084 kg/ha | 2,634 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,420 kg/ha | 2,726 kg/ha | 3,872 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,499 kg/ha | 2,912 kg/ha | 4,425 kg/ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — yield in Sri Lanka?
- Maize (corn) — yield in Sri Lanka was 3,074 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 4,425 kg/ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — yield recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 653.9 kg/ha in 1977.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for maize (corn) — yield?
- Sri Lanka ranks 123rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — yield rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. 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) — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.