Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological was 2,113 Hectares in 2020. ▬ Flat
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Sri Lanka, 2000–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Hectares.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 2,113 Hectares for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in 2020.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Sri Lanka peaked at 2,166 Hectares in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,104 Hectares, in 2010.
That places Sri Lanka 96th out of 170 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,166 Hectares | — |
| 2001 | 2,160 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 2,154 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 2,148 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 2,141 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 2,135 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 2,129 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 2,122 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 2,116 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 2,110 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 2,104 Hectares | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2,109 Hectares | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 2,114 Hectares | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 2,119 Hectares | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,124 Hectares | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 2,129 Hectares | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 2,126 Hectares | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 2,122 Hectares | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 2,119 Hectares | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 2,116 Hectares | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,113 Hectares | -0.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 2,113 Hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,723 Hectares, 78% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 2,113 Hectares is below the median for South Asia, which is 2,419 Hectares, 87% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,138 Hectares | 2,110 Hectares | 2,166 Hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,118 Hectares | 2,104 Hectares | 2,129 Hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,113 Hectares | 2,113 Hectares | 2,113 Hectares | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 93 Malawi 2,242 Hectares compare
- 94 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,188 Hectares compare
- 95 Dominican Republic 2,144 Hectares compare
- 97 Hungary 2,053 Hectares compare
- 98 Uruguay 2,031 Hectares compare
- 99 Guinea-Bissau 1,980 Hectares compare
More environment data for Sri Lanka
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.24 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 5.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.207 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.849 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 5.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.22 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Sri Lanka?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Sri Lanka was 2,113 Hectares in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 2,166 Hectares in 2000.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,104 Hectares in 2010.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological?
- Sri Lanka ranks 96th out of 170 countries with data for 2020.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Forest land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 23 shows indicators of ecological sustainability, in terms of land use. This includes number of hectars of land allocated to different kinds of use, carbon stock in living biomass, and fertiliser use, and wood production.