– Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Sri Lanka Coconut Production was 1,815 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 11.9% on 2023. The Sri Lanka Coconut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s coconut production performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2024.
Sri Lanka Coconut Production moved from 2,445 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1,815 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−25.8%), an average of −3.3% a year. The series high was 2,496 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 1,815 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2024) is 681.2 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −18.6% in 2017.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Sri Lanka ranks 6 for 2024, behind Indonesia (17,985 Thousand Tonnes) and India (14,708 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 2.8% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 1,815 | −11.9% |
| 2023 | 2,061 | −6.5% |
| 2022 | 2,204 | −11.7% |
| 2021Peak | 2,496 | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 2,234 | −9.5% |
| 2019 | 2,469 | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 2,098 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 1,960 | −18.6% |
| 2016 | 2,409 | −1.5% |
| 2015 | 2,445 | — |
Regional context
Coconut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Sri Lanka is highlighted.
Data definition
Coconut Production — – Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of coconut cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of coconut farming to the agricultural sector. It is used to assess production capacity, food supply availability, and the role of coconut cultivation in domestic and international agricultural markets. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of coconuts harvested from coconut palm trees and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers coconuts produced for fresh consumption, processing into coconut oil, coconut milk, desiccated coconut, copra, and other coconut-based products. The figures represent harvested coconut quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to support international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes processed coconut products such as coconut oil, coconut milk, copra, desiccated coconut, and other value-added products. It also excludes coconut exports and imports, coconut cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other tropical crops and oil-bearing crops such as palm oil, soybean, and sunflower are not included in this indicator.
Coconut Production — – Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of coconut cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of coconut farming to the agricultural sector. It is used to assess production capacity, food supply availability, and the role of coconut cultivation in domestic and international agricultural markets. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Measured in Million Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating coconut cultivation capacity, agricultural productivity, crop output, supply chain performance, and the overall development of Sri Lanka’s coconut industry. Based on the validated data, Sri Lanka’s coconut production experienced considerable fluctuations throughout the study period, reflecting variations in annual agricultural output. Production started at 2.44 million tonnes in 2015 and declined slightly to 2.41 million tonnes in 2016. Output decreased significantly to 1.96 million tonnes in 2017, representing the lowest production level during the period. Production recovered to 2.10 million tonnes in 2018 and increased further to 2.47 million tonnes in 2019. Coconut output declined to 2.23 million tonnes in 2020 before reaching the highest production level of 2.50 million tonnes in 2021. Production decreased again to 2.20 million tonnes in 2022, followed by further declines to 2.06 million tonnes in 2023 and 1.81 million tonnes in 2024. The overall trend indicates significant year-to-year volatility, with production ending below the initial 2015 level.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Sri Lanka’s coconut production trends, agricultural variability, and industry challenges. It enables year-over-year production analysis, benchmarking against other coconut-producing nations, and evaluation of long-term supply changes. The data can support policymakers, farmers, processors, exporters, investors, and researchers in assessing production performance, forecasting future output, improving cultivation practices, and strengthening coconut-based industries. It also supports strategic planning related to export development, food processing, rural livelihoods, and sustainable agricultural management.
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Definition – Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of coconut cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of coconut farming to the agricultural sector. It is used to assess production capacity, food supply availability, and the role of coconut cultivation in domestic and international agricultural markets. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Sri Lanka Coconut Production was 1,815 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 11.9% on 2023.
Sri Lanka Coconut Production moved from 2,445 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1,815 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−25.8%), an average of −3.3% a year. The series high was 2,496 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 1,815 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 2,496 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 1,815 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
Included: The data includes the annual production of coconuts harvested from coconut palm trees and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers coconuts produced for fresh consumption, processing into coconut oil, coconut milk, desiccated coconut, copra, and other coconut-based products. The figures represent harvested coconut quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to support international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes processed coconut products such as coconut oil, coconut milk, copra, desiccated coconut, and other value-added products. It also excludes coconut exports and imports, coconut cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other tropical crops and oil-bearing crops such as palm oil, soybean, and sunflower are not included in this indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2024&mapSelect=~GRL&Food=Coconuts&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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