Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was 0.369 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Sri Lanka, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 0.369 % change on previous year for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in 2025.
That represents a change of up 101.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Sri Lanka peaked at 25 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -37.64 % change on previous year, in 2017.
Sri Lanka ranks 85th 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.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.5828 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0.1159 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 2007 | 0.9259 % change on previous year | +699.1% |
| 2008 | 0.6881 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2009 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +49.0% |
| 2010 | 0.451 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 2011 | 0.6734 % change on previous year | +49.3% |
| 2012 | 1 % change on previous year | +49.0% |
| 2013 | 0.6623 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2014 | 0.6579 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2015 | -26.91 % change on previous year | -4189.8% |
| 2016 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 2017 | -37.64 % change on previous year | -865.4% |
| 2018 | -21.18 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 2019 | -26.88 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 2020 | -18.97 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 2021 | 5.37 % change on previous year | -128.3% |
| 2022 | 25 % change on previous year | +365.9% |
| 2023 | 0.3704 % change on previous year | -98.5% |
| 2024 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 0.369 % change on previous year | — |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 0.369 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.3759 % change on previous year, 98% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 0.369 % change on previous year is below the median for South Asia, which is 0.9535 % change on previous year, 39% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Sri Lanka changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -4189.8% | 0.6579 % change on previous year | -26.91 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | -865.4% | 4.92 % change on previous year | -37.64 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | +699.1% | 0.1159 % change on previous year | 0.9259 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6675 % change on previous year | 0.1159 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | -10.42 % change on previous year | -37.64 % change on previous year | 4.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.02 % change on previous year | -18.97 % change on previous year | 25 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 82 Algeria 0.3759 % change on previous year compare
- 83 Botswana 0.3731 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Latvia 0.3711 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Honduras 0.361 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Croatia 0.3527 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Uruguay 0.3511 % 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 labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Sri Lanka?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Sri Lanka was 0.369 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 25 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -37.64 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Sri Lanka ranks 85th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.4%. 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 Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), 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 Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.