Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was -4.7 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka is -4.7 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 103.9% on the previous year and down 132.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 134.11 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -12.58 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Sri Lanka 119th out of 130 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 134.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 1993 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -178.1% |
| 1994 | 0.5257 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 1995 | -5.95 % change on previous year | -1231.7% |
| 1996 | -0.8802 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 1997 | -0.4595 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 1998 | 17.23 % change on previous year | -3849.7% |
| 1999 | -9.05 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 2000 | -3.07 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 2001 | -12.58 % change on previous year | +309.6% |
| 2002 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -142.4% |
| 2003 | 5.84 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2004 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -140.0% |
| 2005 | -0.5298 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 2010 | 4.54 % change on previous year | -956.1% |
| 2011 | -0.3555 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 2012 | -3.65 % change on previous year | +925.8% |
| 2013 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -207.9% |
| 2014 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -151.4% |
| 2015 | 6.61 % change on previous year | -426.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0056 % change on previous year | -99.9% |
| 2017 | 2.11 % change on previous year | +37647.8% |
| 2018 | -8.34 % change on previous year | -495.4% |
| 2019 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 2020 | -7.1 % change on previous year | -359.7% |
| 2021 | -0.8105 % change on previous year | -88.6% |
| 2022 | 0.9086 % change on previous year | -212.1% |
| 2023 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -353.6% |
| 2024 | -4.7 % change on previous year | +103.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 134.11 % change on previous year | 134.11 % change on previous year | 134.11 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | -3.26 % change on previous year | -3.26 % change on previous year | -3.26 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.5659 % change on previous year | -9.05 % change on previous year | 17.23 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -1.22 % change on previous year | -12.58 % change on previous year | 5.84 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.5561 % change on previous year | -8.34 % change on previous year | 6.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.8 % change on previous year | -7.1 % change on previous year | 0.9086 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 116 Burkina Faso -4.07 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Cambodia -4.4 % change on previous year compare
- 118 El Salvador -4.66 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Suriname -4.84 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Guatemala -5.06 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Morocco -5.26 % 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 female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was -4.7 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 134.11 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.58 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 119th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 132.2%. 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 Female labor force participation rates slopes, 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 Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rate Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.