Gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups was 6.99 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups in Sri Lanka, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups in Sri Lanka is 6.99, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 435.6% on the previous year and down 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups in Sri Lanka peaked at 12.43 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -10.74, in 2017.
That places Sri Lanka 35th out of 67 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.72 | — |
| 2011 | 10.37 | -11.5% |
| 2013 | 11.71 | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 8.76 | -25.2% |
| 2015 | 3.48 | -60.2% |
| 2016 | 9.36 | +168.6% |
| 2017 | -10.74 | -214.8% |
| 2018 | 12.03 | -212.0% |
| 2019 | 12.43 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 9.86 | -20.7% |
| 2021 | -3.64 | -136.9% |
| 2022 | 1.3 | -135.9% |
| 2023 | 6.99 | +435.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.68 | -10.74 | 12.43 | 9 |
| 2020s | 3.63 | -3.64 | 9.86 | 4 |
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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 gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups in Sri Lanka?
- Gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups in Sri Lanka was 6.99 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 12.43 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.74 in 2017.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups?
- Sri Lanka ranks 35th out of 67 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gender wage gap vs gdp per capita income groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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