Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 0.994 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Sri Lanka, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Sri Lanka stood at 0.994 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 78.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Sri Lanka peaked at 8.75 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -5.74 % change on previous year, in 1998.
That places Sri Lanka 138th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 8.75 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1993 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1994 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 1995 | 7.79 % change on previous year | +331.2% |
| 1996 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1997 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +89.7% |
| 1998 | -5.74 % change on previous year | -294.0% |
| 1999 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -207.5% |
| 2000 | 6.57 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 2002 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 2003 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 2004 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 1.69 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 2012 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +39.1% |
| 2014 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2015 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -257.8% |
| 2016 | 0.9959 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 2017 | 0.5571 % change on previous year | -44.1% |
| 2018 | 6.11 % change on previous year | +996.1% |
| 2019 | -0.0033 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 2020 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -145571.5% |
| 2021 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2022 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 2023 | 5.7 % change on previous year | +360.7% |
| 2024 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -122.8% |
| 2025 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -187.0% |
| 2026 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2027 | 0.994 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.74 % change on previous year | -5.74 % change on previous year | 8.75 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.05 % change on previous year | 1.22 % change on previous year | 6.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.31 % change on previous year | -3.23 % change on previous year | 6.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2 % change on previous year | -1.3 % change on previous year | 5.7 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 135 France 1.07 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Costa Rica 1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Cuba 1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Barbados 0.9911 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Guam 0.9766 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Republic of Korea 0.9719 % 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 persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Sri Lanka?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Sri Lanka was 0.994 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 8.75 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.74 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Sri Lanka ranks 138th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.4%. 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 Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), 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 Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.