Indicator of food price anomalies in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Indicator of food price anomalies was -1.47 index in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.47 index
Change on year
down 220.5%
World rank
200th
of 200 countries
All-time high
1.27 index
in 2020
All-time low
-1.88 index
in 2018
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Indicator of food price anomalies in Sri Lanka, 2010–2023

-2-1012010201620232010: -0.58 index2011: -0.46 index2012: -0.08 index2013: -0.28 index2014: 0.75 index2015: -0.97 index2016: -1.2 index2017: 1.1 index2018: -1.9 index2019: -1.1 index2020: 1.3 index2021: 0.72 index2022: 1.2 index2023: -1.5 index

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in index.

Analysis

In 2023, indicator of food price anomalies in Sri Lanka stood at -1.47 index.

The figure is down 220.5% on the previous year and down 425.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, indicator of food price anomalies in Sri Lanka peaked at 1.27 index in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.88 index, in 2018.

That places Sri Lanka 200th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -0.467 index -1.88 index 1.14 index 10
2020s 0.435 index -1.47 index 1.27 index 4

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 197 Afghanistan -1.31 index compare
  2. 198 Zimbabwe -1.41 index compare
  3. 199 Somalia -1.44 index compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is indicator of food price anomalies in Sri Lanka?
Indicator of food price anomalies in Sri Lanka was -1.47 index in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest indicator of food price anomalies recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 1.27 index in 2020.
What is the lowest indicator of food price anomalies recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was -1.88 index in 2018.
How does Sri Lanka rank for indicator of food price anomalies?
Sri Lanka ranks 200th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
Is indicator of food price anomalies rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 425.0%. 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 – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Indicator of food price anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Indicator of food price anomalies
Unit
index
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
200 places, 2,795 data points, 2010–2023
Last refreshed

Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index