Kenya vs Sri Lanka: Monthly minimum wage
Monthly minimum wage over time
- Kenya
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 17,500 against 16,033 in Kenya, a difference of 1,467.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 1.1 times Kenya's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Kenya ahead.
Kenya ranks 61st and Sri Lanka ranks 59th of 173 countries.
Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,390 | 2,068 | 2,322 | Kenya |
| 2000s | 6,271 | 3,443 | 2,828 | Kenya |
| 2010s | 13,455 | 12,500 | 954.52 | Kenya |
| 2020s | 15,346 | 13,500 | 1,846 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, Kenya or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 17,500 against 16,033 in Kenya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between Kenya and Sri Lanka?
- 1,467, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Sri Lanka?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Kenya and Sri Lanka rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- Kenya ranks 61st and Sri Lanka ranks 59th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.