Employment outside the formal sector (previous ILO definition) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Employment outside the formal sector (previous ILO definition) was 4,660 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Employment outside the formal sector (previous ILO definition) in Sri Lanka, 2013–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment outside the formal sector (previous ilo definition) in Sri Lanka is 4,660, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment outside the formal sector (previous ilo definition) in Sri Lanka peaked at 4,884 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4,543, in 2014.
That places Sri Lanka 21st out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment outside the formal sector (previous ILO definition) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4,627 | — |
| 2014 | 4,543 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 4,823 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 4,884 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 4,877 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 4,821 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 4,828 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 4,748 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 4,838 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 4,787 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 4,771 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 4,660 | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,772 | 4,543 | 4,884 | 7 |
| 2020s | 4,761 | 4,660 | 4,838 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More work & labour data for Sri Lanka
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- 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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment outside the formal sector (previous ilo definition) in Sri Lanka?
- Employment outside the formal sector (previous ilo definition) in Sri Lanka was 4,660 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment outside the formal sector (previous ilo definition) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 4,884 in 2016.
- What is the lowest employment outside the formal sector (previous ilo definition) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,543 in 2014.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for employment outside the formal sector (previous ilo definition)?
- Sri Lanka ranks 21st out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is employment outside the formal sector (previous ilo definition) rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment outside the formal sector (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. This harmonized series for employment outside the formal sector is derived using the same set of criteria across countries to improve comparability. The criteria used are based on employment status, institutional sector, destination of production, bookkeeping, registration, social security contribution, places of work and size. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.