Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Sri Lanka
In 2024 Sri Lanka produced 28,962 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 47th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 38,491 t in 2020. Area harvested: 17,830 ha, yield 1.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 28,962 t
- World rank
- 47 of 107
- 10-year change
- +14%
- Record
- 38,491 t
- 2020
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Sri Lanka compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.6
- world 1.8 (−12%)
- kg per person
- 1.25
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +14%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Philippines | 30,954 | 0.05% |
| 46 | Laos | 30,910 | 0.05% |
| 47 | Sri Lanka | 28,962 | 0.05% |
| 48 | Bolivia | 26,526 | 0.05% |
| 49 | Congo | 26,226 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
Share of the world total; Sri Lanka is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,962 | −2.4% | 17,830 | 1.62 |
| 2023 | 29,680 | +9.2% | 16,597 | 1.79 |
| 2022 | 27,181 | −26% | 16,656 | 1.63 |
| 2021 | 36,947 | −4.0% | 18,537 | 1.99 |
| 2020 | 38,491 | +43% | 19,508 | 1.97 |
| 2019 | 26,922 | −2.5% | 14,528 | 1.85 |
| 2018 | 27,602 | +23% | 15,752 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 22,475 | −7.1% | 12,639 | 1.78 |
| 2016 | 24,200 | −1.3% | 19,975 | 1.21 |
| 2015 | 24,523 | −3.4% | 15,630 | 1.57 |
| 2014 | 25,383 | −7.7% | 14,304 | 1.77 |
| 2013 | 27,490 | +28% | 15,200 | 1.81 |
| 2012 | 21,410 | +27% | 11,610 | 1.84 |
| 2011 | 16,900 | +18% | 9,290 | 1.82 |
| 2010 | 14,350 | +9.8% | 9,480 | 1.51 |
| 2009 | 13,070 | +28% | 9,010 | 1.45 |
| 2008 | 10,250 | +4.2% | 10,270 | 1.00 |
| 2007 | 9,840 | +0.2% | 10,420 | 0.94 |
| 2006 | 9,820 | +8.6% | 11,660 | 0.84 |
| 2005 | 9,040 | +14% | 10,920 | 0.83 |
| 2004 | 7,930 | +21% | 9,980 | 0.79 |
| 2003 | 6,580 | +15% | 11,380 | 0.58 |
| 2002 | 5,730 | −11% | 9,110 | 0.63 |
| 2001 | 6,460 | −8.6% | 9,680 | 0.67 |
| 2000 | 7,070 | +8.1% | 10,540 | 0.67 |
| 1999 | 6,540 | +4.5% | 10,270 | 0.64 |
| 1998 | 6,257 | +19% | 10,106 | 0.62 |
| 1997 | 5,258 | +2.7% | 9,177 | 0.57 |
| 1996 | 5,120 | −13% | 8,793 | 0.58 |
| 1995 | 5,912 | +5.0% | 9,896 | 0.60 |
| 1994 | 5,630 | +3.3% | 10,430 | 0.54 |
| 1993 | 5,450 | +68% | 9,690 | 0.56 |
| 1992 | 3,240 | −25% | 7,619 | 0.43 |
| 1991 | 4,300 | −28% | 7,529 | 0.57 |
| 1990 | 6,000 | −19% | 10,080 | 0.60 |
| 1989 | 7,400 | +21% | 11,240 | 0.66 |
| 1988 | 6,100 | +32% | 10,550 | 0.58 |
| 1987 | 4,631 | −29% | 7,837 | 0.59 |
| 1986 | 6,563 | +12% | 10,132 | 0.65 |
| 1985 | 5,879 | −6.7% | 10,164 | 0.58 |
| 1984 | 6,300 | −7.4% | 10,650 | 0.59 |
| 1983 | 6,800 | +21% | 14,180 | 0.48 |
| 1982 | 5,638 | −24% | 14,809 | 0.38 |
| 1981 | 7,400 | +4.5% | 14,220 | 0.52 |
| 1980 | 7,084 | +16% | 11,997 | 0.59 |
| 1979 | 6,100 | +55% | 9,910 | 0.62 |
| 1978 | 3,934 | −47% | 8,885 | 0.44 |
| 1977 | 7,363 | −60% | 8,770 | 0.84 |
| 1976 | 18,615 | +5.7% | 10,901 | 1.71 |
| 1975 | 17,616 | +88% | 10,691 | 1.65 |
| 1974 | 9,358 | −52% | 8,369 | 1.12 |
| 1973 | 19,380 | +50% | 8,438 | 2.30 |
| 1972 | 12,924 | +193% | 6,560 | 1.97 |
| 1971 | 4,411 | −3.6% | 4,226 | 1.04 |
| 1970 | 4,577 | −17% | 5,356 | 0.85 |
| 1969 | 5,545 | −22% | 5,197 | 1.07 |
| 1968 | 7,133 | +62% | 6,858 | 1.04 |
| 1967 | 4,392 | +16% | 3,512 | 1.25 |
| 1966 | 3,800 | +27% | 4,837 | 0.79 |
| 1965 | 2,997 | −40% | 3,241 | 0.92 |
| 1964 | 5,022 | +36% | 2,970 | 1.69 |
| 1963 | 3,694 | +70% | 2,004 | 1.84 |
| 1962 | 2,173 | +126% | 1,921 | 1.13 |
| 1961 | 960 | — | 923 | 1.04 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 129 t USD 156,000
- Importer rank
- 88 of 141
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka produced 28,962 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sri Lanka rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Sri Lanka ranked 47th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 34.1% of the world total.
How has the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in Sri Lanka changed?
It rose by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 38,491 t in 2020.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Sri Lanka?
1.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (28,962 t from 17,830 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Sri Lanka export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Sri Lanka reported no exports and imports of 129 t (USD 156,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.