Corn production in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Corn production was 223,496 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Corn production in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, corn production in Sri Lanka stood at 223,496 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Sri Lanka peaked at 472,444 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8,974 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Sri Lanka 92nd out of 175 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,451 tonnes | 8,974 tonnes | 16,761 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 19,661 tonnes | 12,680 tonnes | 27,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 31,135 tonnes | 21,200 tonnes | 41,640 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 31,833 tonnes | 25,689 tonnes | 34,842 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 56,250 tonnes | 26,410 tonnes | 135,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 213,420 tonnes | 137,797 tonnes | 270,041 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 297,950 tonnes | 221,249 tonnes | 472,444 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 89 Madagascar 265,000 tonnes compare
- 90 Afghanistan 260,000 tonnes compare
- 91 New Zealand 244,444 tonnes compare
- 93 Taiwan 220,070 tonnes compare
- 94 Cuba 220,000 tonnes compare
- 95 Georgia 211,500 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corn production in Sri Lanka?
- Corn production in Sri Lanka was 223,496 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corn production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 472,444 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,974 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for corn production?
- Sri Lanka ranks 92nd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corn production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.