Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 1,120 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 1,120 ha for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of up 19.5% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Sri Lanka peaked at 15,692 ha in 1980 and was at its lowest, 937 ha, in 2023.
Sri Lanka ranks 97th of 179 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.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,832 ha | — |
| 1962 | 4,316 ha | -10.7% |
| 1963 | 5,549 ha | +28.6% |
| 1964 | 6,931 ha | +24.9% |
| 1965 | 7,382 ha | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 8,498 ha | +15.1% |
| 1967 | 10,522 ha | +23.8% |
| 1968 | 11,008 ha | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 11,679 ha | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 12,402 ha | +6.2% |
| 1971 | 13,000 ha | +4.8% |
| 1972 | 13,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 13,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 13,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 9,883 ha | -24.0% |
| 1976 | 9,915 ha | +0.3% |
| 1977 | 9,500 ha | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 11,000 ha | +15.8% |
| 1979 | 13,000 ha | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 15,692 ha | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 14,780 ha | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 15,594 ha | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 12,810 ha | -17.9% |
| 1984 | 14,490 ha | +13.1% |
| 1985 | 13,780 ha | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 12,461 ha | -9.6% |
| 1987 | 10,690 ha | -14.2% |
| 1988 | 11,140 ha | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 9,300 ha | -16.5% |
| 1990 | 8,920 ha | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 7,993 ha | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 8,388 ha | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 9,429 ha | +12.4% |
| 1994 | 9,521 ha | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 8,577 ha | -9.9% |
| 1996 | 8,195 ha | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 7,830 ha | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 6,690 ha | -14.6% |
| 1999 | 4,790 ha | -28.4% |
| 2000 | 4,480 ha | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 3,630 ha | -19.0% |
| 2002 | 3,150 ha | -13.2% |
| 2003 | 3,110 ha | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 3,480 ha | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 3,040 ha | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 2,510 ha | -17.4% |
| 2007 | 2,680 ha | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 2,140 ha | -20.1% |
| 2009 | 2,210 ha | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 2,560 ha | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 2,060 ha | -19.5% |
| 2012 | 2,000 ha | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 1,985 ha | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 1,841 ha | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 1,586 ha | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 1,835 ha | +15.7% |
| 2017 | 1,471 ha | -19.8% |
| 2018 | 1,338 ha | -9.0% |
| 2019 | 1,155 ha | -13.7% |
| 2020 | 1,142 ha | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 1,204 ha | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 982 ha | -18.4% |
| 2023 | 937 ha | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 1,120 ha | +19.5% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 1,120 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,581 ha, 71% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 1,120 ha is below the median for South Asia, which is 1,188 ha, 94% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,857 ha | 4,316 ha | 11,679 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,770 ha | 9,500 ha | 13,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,074 ha | 9,300 ha | 15,692 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,033 ha | 4,790 ha | 9,521 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,043 ha | 2,140 ha | 4,480 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,783 ha | 1,155 ha | 2,560 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,077 ha | 937 ha | 1,204 ha | 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 unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Sri Lanka?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Sri Lanka was 1,120 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 15,692 ha in 1980.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 937 ha in 2023.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Sri Lanka ranks 97th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. 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 Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested. 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.