Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Sri Lanka or Zambia?

Sri Lanka, at 8,959 against 8,596 in Zambia as of 2027.

How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Zambia?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Sri Lanka vs Zambia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Sri Lanka

8,959

in 2027

Zambia

8,596

in 2027

Sri Lanka rank

63rd

Zambia rank

66th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Sri Lanka
Zambia

How they compare

Sri Lanka currently reports 8,959 against 8,596 in Zambia, a difference of 363.

Across all 38 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.

Sri Lanka ranks 63rd and Zambia ranks 66th of 189 countries.

Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Sri Lanka	Zambia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	7,043	2,689	4,354	Sri Lanka
2000s	8,115	3,643	4,472	Sri Lanka
2010s	8,601	5,230	3,371	Sri Lanka
2020s	8,763	7,537	1,226	Sri Lanka

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Sri Lanka or Zambia?: Sri Lanka, at 8,959 against 8,596 in Zambia as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Sri Lanka and Zambia?: 363, with Sri Lanka ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Zambia?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Sri Lanka and Zambia rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Sri Lanka ranks 63rd and Zambia ranks 66th of 189 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed: 19 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.