Fung & Bact – Inorganics — Agricultural Use in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Fung & Bact – Inorganics — Agricultural Use was 73 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
73 t
Change on year
up 508.3%
World rank
39th
of 73 countries
All-time high
380 t
in 1993
All-time low
12 t
in 2023
Years of data
28
1990–2024

Fung & Bact – Inorganics — Agricultural Use in Sri Lanka, 1990–2024

01002003004001990200720241990: 347 t1991: 242 t1992: 297 t1993: 380 t1994: 218 t1995: 182 t1996: 194 t1997: 168 t1998: 172 t1999: 180 t2000: 173 t2006: 75 t2007: 116 t2008: 156 t2009: 82 t2010: 130 t2011: 73 t2012: 126 t2013: 112 t2014: 81 t2015: 77 t2016: 53 t2017: 122 t2018: 125 t2019: 60 t2020: 113 t2023: 12 t2024: 73 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

The most recent figure for fung & bact – inorganics — agricultural use in Sri Lanka is 73 t, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 508.3% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fung & bact – inorganics — agricultural use in Sri Lanka peaked at 380 t in 1993 and was at its lowest, 12 t, in 2023.

Sri Lanka ranks 39th of 73 countries on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 238 t 168 t 380 t 10
2000s 120.4 t 75 t 173 t 5
2010s 95.9 t 53 t 130 t 10
2020s 66 t 12 t 113 t 3

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 36 Costa Rica 139 t compare
  2. 37 Jordan 134 t compare
  3. 38 Saudi Arabia 96 t compare
  4. 40 Malta 65 t compare
  5. 41 Armenia 53 t compare
  6. 41 Malawi 53 t compare

See the full ranking of 75 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is fung & bact – inorganics — agricultural use in Sri Lanka?
Fung & bact – inorganics — agricultural use in Sri Lanka was 73 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest fung & bact – inorganics — agricultural use recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 380 t in 1993.
What is the lowest fung & bact – inorganics — agricultural use recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 12 t in 2023.
How does Sri Lanka rank for fung & bact – inorganics — agricultural use?
Sri Lanka ranks 39th out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
Is fung & bact – inorganics — agricultural use rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. 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, published as part of Fung & Bact – Inorganics — Agricultural Use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Fung & Bact – Inorganics — Agricultural Use
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
75 places, 1,258 data points, 1990–2024
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