Resources statistical capacity in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Resources statistical capacity was 1.29 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.29 million
Change on year
down 16.9%
World rank
77th
of 146 countries
All-time high
4.82 million
in 2011
All-time low
205,557
in 2018
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Sri Lanka, 2010–2023

01.0M2.0M3.0M4.0M5.0M2010201620232010: 3.6M2011: 4.8M2012: 3.7M2013: 369.4k2014: 475.3k2015: 773.7k2016: 957.0k2017: 562.8k2018: 205.6k2019: 862.7k2020: 2.0M2021: 1.2M2022: 1.5M2023: 1.3M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Sri Lanka recorded 1.29 million for resources statistical capacity in 2023.

The figure is down 16.9% on the previous year and up 248.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Sri Lanka peaked at 4.82 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 205,557, in 2018.

That places Sri Lanka 77th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Resources statistical capacity in Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Sri Lanka, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 3.63 million —
2011 4.82 million +32.7%
2012 3.70 million -23.2%
2013 369,424 -90.0%
2014 475,278 +28.7%
2015 773,691 +62.8%
2016 956,991 +23.7%
2017 562,807 -41.2%
2018 205,557 -63.5%
2019 862,732 +319.7%
2020 2.01 million +132.8%
2021 1.23 million -38.7%
2022 1.55 million +25.9%
2023 1.29 million -16.9%

Sri Lanka compared with similar countries

  • Sri Lanka's 1.29 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.59 million, 81% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Sri Lanka's 1.29 million is below the median for South Asia, which is 4.55 million, 28% of the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.64 million 205,557 4.82 million 10
2020s 1.52 million 1.23 million 2.01 million 4

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 74 Ukraine 1.58 million compare
  2. 75 Tunisia 1.47 million compare
  3. 76 Fiji 1.38 million compare
  4. 78 Sao Tome and Principe 1.22 million compare
  5. 79 China 1.13 million compare
  6. 80 Iraq 1.12 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Sri Lanka?
Resources statistical capacity in Sri Lanka was 1.29 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 4.82 million in 2011.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 205,557 in 2018.
How does Sri Lanka rank for resources statistical capacity?
Sri Lanka ranks 77th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 248.8%. 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 Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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