Annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions US$ in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions US$ was 805.71 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
805.71
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
23rd
of 60 countries
All-time high
1,170
in 2007
All-time low
246.84
in 2009
Years of data
9
2007–2015
Annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions US$ in Sri Lanka, 2007–2015
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 805.71 for annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions us$ in 2015.
The figure is up 50.0% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions us$ in Sri Lanka peaked at 1,170 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 246.84, in 2009.
Sri Lanka ranks 23rd of 60 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions US$ in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,170 | — |
| 2008 | 254.7 | -78.2% |
| 2009 | 246.84 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 333.85 | +35.2% |
| 2011 | 510.6 | +52.9% |
| 2012 | 448 | -12.3% |
| 2013 | 480.3 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 537.2 | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 805.71 | +50.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 557.29 | 246.84 | 1,170 | 3 |
| 2010s | 519.28 | 333.85 | 805.71 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 20 Spain 1,342 compare
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- 22 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1,259 compare
- 24 Belgium 701.62 compare
- 25 Denmark 686.43 compare
- 26 New Zealand 641.91 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions us$ in Sri Lanka?
- Annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions us$ in Sri Lanka was 805.71 in 2015, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions us$ recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 1,170 in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions us$ recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 246.84 in 2009.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions us$?
- Sri Lanka ranks 23rd out of 60 countries with data for 2015.
- Is annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions us$ rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Annual revenues from alcohol excise tax in millions US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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