Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 76.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
76.6%
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
40th
of 113 countries
All-time high
88.6%
in 2021
All-time low
64.3%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Sri Lanka, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 76.6% for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in 2024.
The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Sri Lanka peaked at 88.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 64.3%, in 2011.
Sri Lanka ranks 40th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 64.3% | — |
| 2014 | 74.5% | +15.9% |
| 2017 | 65.6% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 88.6% | +35.1% |
| 2024 | 76.6% | -13.5% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 76.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 56.5%, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68.1% | 64.3% | 74.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 82.6% | 76.6% | 88.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More work & labour data for Sri Lanka
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,672 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Sri Lanka?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Sri Lanka was 76.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 88.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.3% in 2011.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Sri Lanka ranks 40th out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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