South Korea vs Sri Lanka: Population by labor force status bars
South Korea
5.27 million
in 2025
Sri Lanka
5.04 million
in 2025
South Korea rank
69th
Sri Lanka rank
71st
Population by labor force status bars over time
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 5.27 million against 5.04 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 231,360.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 69th and Sri Lanka ranks 71st of 186 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.50 million | 5.18 million | 5.32 million | South Korea |
| 2000s | 9.18 million | 5.24 million | 3.95 million | South Korea |
| 2010s | 7.14 million | 5.34 million | 1.80 million | South Korea |
| 2020s | 5.79 million | 5.16 million | 631,242 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population by labor force status bars, South Korea or Sri Lanka?
- South Korea, at 5.27 million against 5.04 million in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population by labor force status bars between South Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 231,360, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Sri Lanka rank globally for population by labor force status bars?
- South Korea ranks 69th and Sri Lanka ranks 71st of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population by labor force status bars. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.