Non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant was 21.2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant in Sri Lanka, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant in Sri Lanka is 21.2, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.1% on the previous year and up 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant in Sri Lanka peaked at 142.38 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 13.61, in 2020.
That places Sri Lanka 78th out of 82 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.
Non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85.35 | — |
| 2001 | 101.07 | +18.4% |
| 2002 | 82.19 | -18.7% |
| 2003 | 69.81 | -15.1% |
| 2004 | 47.05 | -32.6% |
| 2005 | 46.29 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 58.02 | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 142.38 | +145.4% |
| 2008 | 50.85 | -64.3% |
| 2014 | 18.25 | -64.1% |
| 2015 | 16.77 | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 17.63 | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 19 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 18.45 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 17.86 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 13.61 | -23.8% |
| 2021 | 13.79 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 15.92 | +15.4% |
| 2023 | 17.65 | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 21.2 | +20.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 21.2 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 472.54, 4% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.89 | 46.29 | 142.38 | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.99 | 16.77 | 19 | 6 |
| 2020s | 16.43 | 13.61 | 21.2 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 75 El Salvador 28.68 compare
- 76 Kyrgyzstan 22.1 compare
- 77 Azerbaijan 22 compare
- 79 Georgia 18.32 compare
- 80 Myanmar 11.83 compare
- 81 Uzbekistan 10 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 non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant in Sri Lanka?
- Non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant in Sri Lanka was 21.2 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 142.38 in 2007.
- What is the lowest non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.61 in 2020.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant?
- Sri Lanka ranks 78th out of 82 countries with data for 2024.
- Is non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status (per 100,000 employees). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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