Potatoes — Production in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Potatoes — Production was 42,207 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, potatoes — production in Sri Lanka stood at 42,207 t.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and down 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Sri Lanka peaked at 101,642 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,148 t, in 1962.
That places Sri Lanka 147th out of 203 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.
Potatoes — Production in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,928 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,148 t | -70.8% |
| 1963 | 7,271 t | +533.4% |
| 1964 | 4,721 t | -35.1% |
| 1965 | 2,117 t | -55.2% |
| 1966 | 7,361 t | +247.7% |
| 1967 | 11,509 t | +56.4% |
| 1968 | 18,270 t | +58.7% |
| 1969 | 26,927 t | +47.4% |
| 1970 | 31,741 t | +17.9% |
| 1971 | 30,500 t | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 31,279 t | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 26,384 t | -15.6% |
| 1974 | 26,896 t | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 21,924 t | -18.5% |
| 1976 | 27,876 t | +27.1% |
| 1977 | 29,102 t | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 29,098 t | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 37,900 t | +30.2% |
| 1980 | 51,121 t | +34.9% |
| 1981 | 66,000 t | +29.1% |
| 1982 | 76,893 t | +16.5% |
| 1983 | 89,800 t | +16.8% |
| 1984 | 68,300 t | -23.9% |
| 1985 | 89,000 t | +30.3% |
| 1986 | 82,482 t | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 81,042 t | -1.7% |
| 1988 | 87,500 t | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 83,500 t | -4.6% |
| 1990 | 87,200 t | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 66,737 t | -23.5% |
| 1992 | 78,562 t | +17.7% |
| 1993 | 78,180 t | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 79,385 t | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 81,657 t | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 100,755 t | +23.4% |
| 1997 | 66,484 t | -34.0% |
| 1998 | 25,900 t | -61.0% |
| 1999 | 27,170 t | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 48,410 t | +78.2% |
| 2001 | 57,680 t | +19.1% |
| 2002 | 88,710 t | +53.8% |
| 2003 | 71,750 t | -19.1% |
| 2004 | 81,270 t | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 79,450 t | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 78,490 t | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 77,390 t | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 74,820 t | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 61,700 t | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 51,930 t | -15.8% |
| 2011 | 59,360 t | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 72,200 t | +21.6% |
| 2013 | 78,750 t | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 82,372 t | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 94,896 t | +15.2% |
| 2016 | 95,805 t | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 73,358 t | -23.4% |
| 2018 | 88,897 t | +21.2% |
| 2019 | 101,642 t | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 65,085 t | -36.0% |
| 2021 | 75,911 t | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 47,614 t | -37.3% |
| 2023 | 40,749 t | -14.4% |
| 2024 | 42,207 t | +3.6% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 42,207 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 264,614 t, 16% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 42,207 t is below the median for South Asia, which is 3.52 million t, 1% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Production in Sri Lanka changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | +533.4% | 1,148 t | 7,271 t |
| 1966 | +247.7% | 2,117 t | 7,361 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,250 t | 1,148 t | 26,927 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 29,270 t | 21,924 t | 37,900 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 77,564 t | 51,121 t | 89,800 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 69,203 t | 25,900 t | 100,755 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 71,967 t | 48,410 t | 88,710 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 79,921 t | 51,930 t | 101,642 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,313 t | 40,749 t | 75,911 t | 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 potatoes — production in Sri Lanka?
- Potatoes — production in Sri Lanka was 42,207 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 101,642 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,148 t in 1962.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for potatoes — production?
- Sri Lanka ranks 147th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.8%. 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 Potatoes — Production. 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.