Sugar Crops Primary — Production in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Sugar Crops Primary — Production was 696,971 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sugar Crops Primary — Production in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, sugar crops primary — production in Sri Lanka stood at 696,971 t.
The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and down 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sugar crops primary — production in Sri Lanka peaked at 1.53 million t in 1994 and was at its lowest, 112,000 t, in 1962.
That places Sri Lanka 112th out of 201 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.
Sugar Crops Primary — Production in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 117,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 112,000 t | -4.3% |
| 1963 | 129,000 t | +15.2% |
| 1964 | 155,000 t | +20.2% |
| 1965 | 150,000 t | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 132,000 t | -12.0% |
| 1967 | 160,000 t | +21.2% |
| 1968 | 135,000 t | -15.6% |
| 1969 | 145,000 t | +7.4% |
| 1970 | 160,000 t | +10.3% |
| 1971 | 200,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1972 | 200,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 160,000 t | -20.0% |
| 1974 | 190,000 t | +18.8% |
| 1975 | 265,000 t | +39.5% |
| 1976 | 210,000 t | -20.8% |
| 1977 | 310,000 t | +47.6% |
| 1978 | 310,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 335,000 t | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 356,000 t | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 350,000 t | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 350,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 375,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 578,240 t | +54.2% |
| 1985 | 754,100 t | +30.4% |
| 1986 | 737,393 t | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 659,696 t | -10.5% |
| 1988 | 839,000 t | +27.2% |
| 1989 | 793,400 t | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 820,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 850,824 t | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 731,108 t | -14.1% |
| 1993 | 809,733 t | +10.8% |
| 1994 | 1.53 million t | +88.8% |
| 1995 | 1.27 million t | -16.7% |
| 1996 | 1.45 million t | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 1.38 million t | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 946,247 t | -31.5% |
| 1999 | 1.02 million t | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 1.07 million t | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 1.01 million t | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 963,050 t | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 1.02 million t | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 990,430 t | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 991,550 t | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 1.14 million t | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 782,510 t | -31.2% |
| 2008 | 799,450 t | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 919,530 t | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 914,850 t | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 729,010 t | -20.3% |
| 2012 | 673,470 t | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 960,270 t | +42.6% |
| 2014 | 960,392 t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 718,685 t | -25.2% |
| 2016 | 815,312 t | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 654,522 t | -19.7% |
| 2018 | 644,785 t | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 653,053 t | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 855,045 t | +30.9% |
| 2021 | 825,541 t | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 876,660 t | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 805,616 t | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 696,971 t | -13.5% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 696,971 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.50 million t, 46% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 696,971 t is below the median for South Asia, which is 2.76 million t, 25% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 137,222 t | 112,000 t | 160,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 234,000 t | 160,000 t | 335,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 579,283 t | 350,000 t | 839,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.08 million t | 731,108 t | 1.53 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 966,997 t | 782,510 t | 1.14 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 772,435 t | 644,785 t | 960,392 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 811,967 t | 696,971 t | 876,660 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 sugar crops primary — production in Sri Lanka?
- Sugar crops primary — production in Sri Lanka was 696,971 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sugar crops primary — production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 1.53 million t in 1994.
- What is the lowest sugar crops primary — production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 112,000 t in 1962.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for sugar crops primary — production?
- Sri Lanka ranks 112th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sugar crops primary — production rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.4%. 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 Sugar Crops Primary — 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.