Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 46.55 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Sri Lanka, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sri Lanka is 46.55, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sri Lanka peaked at 53.43 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 45.25, in 2023.
That places Sri Lanka 157th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 50.4 | — |
| 1992 | 48.57 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 48.88 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 49.61 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 48.15 | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 49.11 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 49.38 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 53.43 | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 52.22 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 51.27 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 50.97 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 50.29 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 50.38 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 50.08 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 50.26 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 50.68 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 50.76 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 50.95 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 50.39 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 50.74 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 50.69 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 50.53 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 49.87 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 49.45 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 51.24 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 51.45 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 51.81 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 49.49 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 49.81 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 47.79 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 47.35 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 47.48 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 45.25 | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 46.54 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | 46.57 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 46.57 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 46.55 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.97 | 48.15 | 53.43 | 9 |
| 2000s | 50.6 | 50.08 | 51.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.51 | 49.45 | 51.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.76 | 45.25 | 47.79 | 8 |
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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-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sri Lanka?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sri Lanka was 46.55 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 53.43 in 1998.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.25 in 2023.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Sri Lanka ranks 157th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.