Sri Lanka - Permanent cropland as a share of land area

16.2 (%) in 2021

In 2021, permanent cropland as a share of land area for Sri Lanka was 16.2 %. Permanent cropland as a share of land area of Sri Lanka fell gradually from 17.3 % in 1972 to 16.2 % in 2021.

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What is permanent cropland as a share of land area?

Permanent cropland is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber.

What is Sri Lanka permanent cropland as a share of land area?