Tomato production in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Tomato production was 74,238 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomato 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, tomato production in Sri Lanka stood at 74,238 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomato production in Sri Lanka peaked at 101,404 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6,818 tonnes, in 1969.
That places Sri Lanka 88th out of 173 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 | 10,384 tonnes | 6,818 tonnes | 16,283 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,568 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 24,827 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,093 tonnes | 13,333 tonnes | 35,182 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 33,966 tonnes | 30,932 tonnes | 39,580 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 56,601 tonnes | 40,370 tonnes | 84,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 84,765 tonnes | 75,330 tonnes | 101,404 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 84,582 tonnes | 74,238 tonnes | 90,507 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tomato production in Sri Lanka?
- Tomato production in Sri Lanka was 74,238 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 tomato production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 101,404 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest tomato production recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,818 tonnes in 1969.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for tomato production?
- Sri Lanka ranks 88th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomato production rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tomato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tomato production is measured in tonnes.