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

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

Where does this data come from?

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

Saudi Arabia vs Sri Lanka: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Saudi Arabia

9,626

in 2027

Sri Lanka

9,557

in 2027

Saudi Arabia rank

46th

Sri Lanka rank

47th

Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 9,626 against 9,557 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 69.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sri Lanka ahead.

Saudi Arabia ranks 46th and Sri Lanka ranks 47th of 188 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Saudi Arabia	Sri Lanka	Difference	Ahead
1990s	3,841	5,271	1,431	Sri Lanka
2000s	6,921	6,767	154.42	Saudi Arabia
2010s	9,004	7,697	1,307	Saudi Arabia
2020s	9,003	9,153	150.49	Sri Lanka

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Saudi Arabia or Sri Lanka?: Saudi Arabia, at 9,626 against 9,557 in Sri Lanka as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka?: 69, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Saudi Arabia ranks 46th and Sri Lanka ranks 47th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the 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: Persons outside the 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: 24 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. Persons outside the labour force comprise all persons of working age who, during the specified reference period, were not in the labour force (that is, were not employed or unemployed). For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.