Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) was 0.5845 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in Sri Lanka, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 Int$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 0.5845 1000 Int$ per square kilometre for sugar crops primary — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.1% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sugar crops primary — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in Sri Lanka peaked at 1.09 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.0802 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
That places Sri Lanka 53rd out of 134 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.0837 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 0.0802 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1963 | 0.0923 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 1964 | 0.1109 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +20.2% |
| 1965 | 0.1074 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 0.0945 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -12.0% |
| 1967 | 0.1145 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +21.2% |
| 1968 | 0.0966 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -15.6% |
| 1969 | 0.1038 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1970 | 0.1145 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 0.1432 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +25.0% |
| 1972 | 0.1432 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.1145 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -20.0% |
| 1974 | 0.136 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 1975 | 0.1897 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +39.5% |
| 1976 | 0.1503 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -20.8% |
| 1977 | 0.2219 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +47.6% |
| 1978 | 0.2219 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.2398 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 0.2548 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 0.2505 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 0.2505 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.2684 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 0.4139 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +54.2% |
| 1985 | 0.5397 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +30.4% |
| 1986 | 0.5278 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 0.4722 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -10.5% |
| 1988 | 0.6005 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +27.2% |
| 1989 | 0.5679 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 0.5869 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 0.609 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 0.5233 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -14.1% |
| 1993 | 0.5796 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1994 | 1.09 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +88.8% |
| 1995 | 0.9111 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -16.7% |
| 1996 | 1.04 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 0.9893 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 0.6773 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -31.5% |
| 1999 | 0.731 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 0.7626 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 0.7199 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 0.6893 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 0.7268 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 0.7089 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 0.7097 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 0.8135 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 0.5601 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -31.2% |
| 2008 | 0.5722 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 0.6582 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 0.6548 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 0.5218 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -20.3% |
| 2012 | 0.482 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 0.6873 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +42.6% |
| 2014 | 0.6874 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.5212 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -24.2% |
| 2016 | 0.5913 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 0.4747 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -19.7% |
| 2018 | 0.4678 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 0.4738 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 0.6204 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +30.9% |
| 2021 | 0.599 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 0.6361 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 0.5845 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -8.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 0.5845 1000 Int$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7379 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, 79% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 0.5845 1000 Int$ per square kilometre is below the median for South Asia, which is 0.9801 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, 60% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +88.8% | 0.5796 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 1.09 1000 Int$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0982 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.0802 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.1145 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.1675 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.1145 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.2398 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4146 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.2505 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.6005 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7738 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.5233 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 1.09 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6921 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.5601 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.8135 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5562 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.4678 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.6874 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.61 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.5845 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 0.6361 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 50 Saint Lucia 0.7361 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 51 South Africa 0.6639 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 52 Japan 0.5853 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 54 China 0.5483 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 55 Antigua and Barbuda 0.5477 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 56 Hungary 0.4522 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
More agriculture & rural data for Sri Lanka
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7955 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sugar crops primary — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in Sri Lanka?
- Sugar crops primary — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) in Sri Lanka was 0.5845 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest sugar crops primary — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 1.09 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 1994.
- What is the lowest sugar crops primary — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0802 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for sugar crops primary — gross production value (constant 2014-2016)?
- Sri Lanka ranks 53rd out of 134 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sugar crops primary — gross production value (constant 2014-2016) rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Sugar Crops Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.