What was Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?

In 2023, Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) was 22.18, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?

Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?

In 2023, Sri Lanka ranked #48 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) compare to the world average?

The global average for Arable land (% of land area) in 2023 was 13.93, so Sri Lanka is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

Sri Lanka: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Sri Lanka: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) was 22.18.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Sri Lanka ranks #48 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 22.18; 2020
Trough: 14.35; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +7.0%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	22.1791
2022	22.1791
2021	22.1791
2020	22.1791
2019	22.1706
2018	22.1712
2017	21.3304
2016	21.1656
2015	21.0040
2014	20.7303

About Arable land (% of land area)

Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.

Indicator code: AG.LND.ARBL.ZS • Category: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) was 22.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Sri Lanka ranked #48 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Sri Lanka's Arable land (% of land area) compare to the world average?: The global average for Arable land (% of land area) in 2023 was 13.93, so Sri Lanka is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
What is Arable land (% of land area) and how is it measured?: Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.