Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita was 62.23 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Sri Lanka, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 62.23 for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in 2024.
That represents a change of up 35.1% on the previous year and up 304.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Sri Lanka peaked at 112.2 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.59, in 2016.
Sri Lanka ranks 63rd of 201 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.
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.65 | — |
| 2011 | 40.3 | +77.9% |
| 2012 | 27.28 | -32.3% |
| 2013 | 12.62 | -53.7% |
| 2014 | 15.38 | +21.9% |
| 2015 | 6.79 | -55.9% |
| 2016 | 3.59 | -47.1% |
| 2017 | 9 | +150.5% |
| 2018 | 17.08 | +89.8% |
| 2019 | 18.46 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 11.29 | -38.9% |
| 2021 | 46.57 | +312.6% |
| 2022 | 112.2 | +140.9% |
| 2023 | 46.07 | -58.9% |
| 2024 | 62.23 | +35.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.31 | 3.59 | 40.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.67 | 11.29 | 112.2 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Sri Lanka?
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Sri Lanka was 62.23 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 112.2 in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.59 in 2016.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita?
- Sri Lanka ranks 63rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 304.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita (nominal United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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