Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 1.04 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka stood at 1.04 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 73.0% on the previous year and down 78.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 10.84 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -3.7 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Sri Lanka ranks 106th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -1.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -420.7% |
| 1994 | 4.09 % change on previous year | +17.2% |
| 1995 | -0.3903 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 1996 | 4.8 % change on previous year | -1330.8% |
| 1997 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 1998 | 10.84 % change on previous year | +243.4% |
| 1999 | 0.1037 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 2000 | 0.533 % change on previous year | +414.0% |
| 2001 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +185.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0971 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 2003 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +1145.8% |
| 2004 | 0.3055 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 2005 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +279.5% |
| 2006 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +42.1% |
| 2007 | 0.9422 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 2008 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 2009 | -0.3717 % change on previous year | -132.4% |
| 2010 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -481.1% |
| 2011 | 0.6558 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 2012 | 0.628 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2013 | -0.2138 % change on previous year | -134.0% |
| 2014 | 0.2394 % change on previous year | -212.0% |
| 2015 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +1882.1% |
| 2016 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 2017 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2018 | -3.41 % change on previous year | -284.4% |
| 2019 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -151.6% |
| 2020 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -271.2% |
| 2021 | 0.1222 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 2022 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +945.8% |
| 2023 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -389.7% |
| 2024 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -204.7% |
| 2025 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -73.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.13 % change on previous year | -1.09 % change on previous year | 10.84 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.8194 % change on previous year | -0.3717 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.919 % change on previous year | -3.41 % change on previous year | 4.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.066 % change on previous year | -3.7 % change on previous year | 3.87 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 103 Uruguay 1.14 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Costa Rica 1.11 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Uzbekistan 1.07 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Suriname 1.01 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Mongolia 1.01 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Algeria 1.01 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Sri Lanka
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5702 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.6 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,575 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,218 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,672 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,578 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 1.04 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 10.84 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.7 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 106th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.