Tomatoes — Production in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Tomatoes — Production was 74,238 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Production in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 74,238 t for tomatoes — production in 2024.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — production in Sri Lanka peaked at 101,404 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6,818 t, in 1969.
That places Sri Lanka 113th out of 217 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.
Tomatoes — Production in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,338 t | — |
| 1962 | 7,159 t | -30.8% |
| 1963 | 13,817 t | +93.0% |
| 1964 | 13,591 t | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 16,283 t | +19.8% |
| 1966 | 9,992 t | -38.6% |
| 1967 | 6,830 t | -31.6% |
| 1968 | 8,631 t | +26.4% |
| 1969 | 6,818 t | -21.0% |
| 1970 | 11,000 t | +61.3% |
| 1971 | 16,000 t | +45.5% |
| 1972 | 13,000 t | -18.8% |
| 1973 | 15,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1974 | 15,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 20,890 t | +39.3% |
| 1976 | 21,410 t | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 15,489 t | -27.7% |
| 1978 | 13,061 t | -15.7% |
| 1979 | 24,827 t | +90.1% |
| 1980 | 27,979 t | +12.7% |
| 1981 | 26,667 t | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 13,333 t | -50.0% |
| 1983 | 26,109 t | +95.8% |
| 1984 | 28,820 t | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 14,650 t | -49.2% |
| 1986 | 32,925 t | +124.7% |
| 1987 | 27,059 t | -17.8% |
| 1988 | 35,182 t | +30.0% |
| 1989 | 28,209 t | -19.8% |
| 1990 | 34,528 t | +22.4% |
| 1991 | 32,236 t | -6.6% |
| 1992 | 34,707 t | +7.7% |
| 1993 | 30,932 t | -10.9% |
| 1994 | 31,746 t | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 31,986 t | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 35,067 t | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 32,442 t | -7.5% |
| 1998 | 36,435 t | +12.3% |
| 1999 | 39,580 t | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 43,940 t | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 40,370 t | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 41,240 t | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 44,980 t | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 53,770 t | +19.5% |
| 2005 | 56,900 t | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 61,040 t | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 65,150 t | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 84,700 t | +30.0% |
| 2009 | 73,920 t | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 75,330 t | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 75,890 t | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 84,140 t | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 86,230 t | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 86,500 t | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 86,657 t | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 92,748 t | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 80,839 t | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 101,404 t | +25.4% |
| 2019 | 77,916 t | -23.2% |
| 2020 | 90,507 t | +16.2% |
| 2021 | 89,669 t | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 88,081 t | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 80,414 t | -8.7% |
| 2024 | 74,238 t | -7.7% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 74,238 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 176,320 t, 42% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 74,238 t is above the median for South Asia, which is 74,238 t, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tomatoes — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +124.7% | 14,650 t | 32,925 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,384 t | 6,818 t | 16,283 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,568 t | 11,000 t | 24,827 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,093 t | 13,333 t | 35,182 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 33,966 t | 30,932 t | 39,580 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 56,601 t | 40,370 t | 84,700 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 84,765 t | 75,330 t | 101,404 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 84,582 t | 74,238 t | 90,507 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 110 Rwanda 80,526 t compare
- 111 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 80,420 t compare
- 112 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 75,964 t compare
- 114 Nicaragua 74,228 t compare
- 115 United Arab Emirates 72,522 t compare
- 116 Honduras 68,561 t compare
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 tomatoes — production in Sri Lanka?
- Tomatoes — production in Sri Lanka was 74,238 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 101,404 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,818 t in 1969.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for tomatoes — production?
- Sri Lanka ranks 113th out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — production rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. 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 Tomatoes — 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.