Maize production in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Maize production was 223,496 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
223,496
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
93rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
472,444
in 2021
All-time low
8,974
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, maize production in Sri Lanka stood at 223,496.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Sri Lanka peaked at 472,444 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8,974, in 1962.
That places Sri Lanka 93rd out of 176 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.
Maize production in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,419 | — |
| 1962 | 8,974 | -4.7% |
| 1963 | 10,587 | +18.0% |
| 1964 | 9,285 | -12.3% |
| 1965 | 9,926 | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 9,681 | -2.5% |
| 1967 | 16,761 | +73.1% |
| 1968 | 11,913 | -28.9% |
| 1969 | 16,516 | +38.6% |
| 1970 | 14,410 | -12.8% |
| 1971 | 12,680 | -12.0% |
| 1972 | 15,111 | +19.2% |
| 1973 | 20,677 | +36.8% |
| 1974 | 22,636 | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 27,100 | +19.7% |
| 1976 | 26,900 | -0.7% |
| 1977 | 17,960 | -33.2% |
| 1978 | 18,330 | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 20,810 | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 21,200 | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 22,100 | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 22,360 | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 28,760 | +28.6% |
| 1984 | 35,230 | +22.5% |
| 1985 | 30,250 | -14.1% |
| 1986 | 40,620 | +34.3% |
| 1987 | 41,640 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 38,610 | -7.3% |
| 1989 | 30,580 | -20.8% |
| 1990 | 33,390 | +9.2% |
| 1991 | 34,050 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 28,800 | -15.4% |
| 1993 | 31,660 | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 31,596 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 34,842 | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 32,963 | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 25,689 | -22.1% |
| 1998 | 33,874 | +31.9% |
| 1999 | 31,470 | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 31,050 | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 28,750 | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 26,410 | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 29,650 | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 35,200 | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 41,800 | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 47,530 | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 56,440 | +18.7% |
| 2008 | 135,900 | +140.8% |
| 2009 | 129,770 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 161,690 | +24.6% |
| 2011 | 137,797 | -14.8% |
| 2012 | 202,150 | +46.7% |
| 2013 | 209,042 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 241,144 | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 226,984 | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 243,960 | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 195,744 | -19.8% |
| 2018 | 270,041 | +38.0% |
| 2019 | 245,647 | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 313,520 | +27.6% |
| 2021 | 472,444 | +50.7% |
| 2022 | 259,040 | -45.2% |
| 2023 | 221,249 | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 223,496 | +1.0% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 223,496 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 246,650, 91% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 223,496 is below the median for South Asia, which is 1.71 million, 13% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +140.8% | 56,440 | 135,900 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,451 | 8,974 | 16,761 | 9 |
| 1970s | 19,661 | 12,680 | 27,100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 31,135 | 21,200 | 41,640 | 10 |
| 1990s | 31,833 | 25,689 | 34,842 | 10 |
| 2000s | 56,250 | 26,410 | 135,900 | 10 |
| 2010s | 213,420 | 137,797 | 270,041 | 10 |
| 2020s | 297,950 | 221,249 | 472,444 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 90 Madagascar 265,000 compare
- 91 Afghanistan 260,000 compare
- 92 New Zealand 244,444 compare
- 94 Taiwan 220,070 compare
- 95 Cuba 220,000 compare
- 96 Georgia 211,500 compare
More reference data data for Sri Lanka
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1608 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.316 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1784 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1604 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9713 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Sri Lanka?
- Maize production in Sri Lanka was 223,496 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 472,444 in 2021.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,974 in 1962.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for maize production?
- Sri Lanka ranks 93rd out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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