Exports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Exports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 43.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
43.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 12.7%
World rank
35th
of 175 countries
All-time high
45.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
4.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1974
Years of data
58
1961–2023
Exports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Sri Lanka, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Sri Lanka stood at 43.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre.
The figure is up 12.7% on the previous year and up 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Sri Lanka peaked at 45.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1974.
Sri Lanka ranks 35th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 5.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 5.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 1964 | 5.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 5.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1966 | 5.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 1967 | 5.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 5.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 5.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1970 | 5.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1971 | 5.36 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 5.25 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 5.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 4.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 1975 | 5.53 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 5.65 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 4.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 1978 | 5.36 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1979 | 6.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 6.32 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 6.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 7.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 7.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 7.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 7.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 8.50 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1987 | 8.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 9.15 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 9.77 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 10.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 11.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 11.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 13.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1994 | 15.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 15.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 16.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 18.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 18.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 19.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 22.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +18.0% |
| 2001 | 21.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 22.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 23.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 25.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 26.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 27.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 29.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 30.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 26.36 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 37.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +41.1% |
| 2016 | 38.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 41.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 44.25 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 45.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 31.71 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -29.6% |
| 2021 | 34.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 38.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 43.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +12.7% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 43.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 22.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 43.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for South Asia, which is 26.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 1.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 5.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.36 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 6.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.84 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 6.32 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9.77 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 19.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 21.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 30.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 37.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 45.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 5 |
| 2020s | 37.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 31.71 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 43.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 32 Seychelles 48.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 33 Djibouti 44.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 34 San Marino 43.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 36 Denmark 39.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 37 Cote d'Ivoire 34.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 38 Bangladesh 32.50 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.07 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -7.82 Percent per annum (2022)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 110.33 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0011 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5.03 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 761.14 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 6.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0076 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 34.73 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 38.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Sri Lanka?
- Exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Sri Lanka was 43.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 45.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1974.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Sri Lanka ranks 35th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Exports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Exports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Exports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Exports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.