Sri Lanka - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Sri Lanka was 21.51 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 56 years was 45.09 in 1990, while its lowest value was 20.55 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 25.20 |
| 1971 | 34.62 |
| 1985 | 35.80 |
| 1986 | 34.25 |
| 1990 | 45.09 |
| 1992 | 36.72 |
| 1993 | 39.79 |
| 1994 | 40.07 |
| 1995 | 34.90 |
| 1996 | 33.58 |
| 1997 | 32.82 |
| 1998 | 40.38 |
| 1999 | 34.96 |
| 2000 | 30.34 |
| 2003 | 34.11 |
| 2004 | 33.18 |
| 2005 | 29.62 |
| 2007 | 30.27 |
| 2010 | 24.77 |
| 2011 | 23.23 |
| 2012 | 22.60 |
| 2013 | 23.72 |
| 2014 | 22.79 |
| 2015 | 24.80 |
| 2016 | 23.06 |
| 2017 | 23.89 |
| 2018 | 20.55 |
| 2019 | 21.51 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 17.47 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 44.95 in 1990, while its lowest value was 17.47 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.95 |
| 1991 | 40.74 |
| 1992 | 36.59 |
| 1993 | 39.53 |
| 1994 | 40.02 |
| 1995 | 34.76 |
| 1996 | 33.36 |
| 1997 | 32.95 |
| 1998 | 40.51 |
| 1999 | 35.26 |
| 2000 | 30.44 |
| 2001 | 29.83 |
| 2002 | 29.22 |
| 2003 | 28.62 |
| 2004 | 28.01 |
| 2005 | 27.40 |
| 2006 | 26.82 |
| 2007 | 26.24 |
| 2008 | 25.67 |
| 2009 | 25.11 |
| 2010 | 24.55 |
| 2011 | 23.06 |
| 2012 | 22.63 |
| 2013 | 23.54 |
| 2014 | 22.76 |
| 2015 | 24.74 |
| 2016 | 22.92 |
| 2017 | 23.78 |
| 2018 | 20.52 |
| 2019 | 19.39 |
| 2020 | 17.47 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Sri Lanka was 39.63 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 56 years was 67.86 in 1971, while its lowest value was 39.59 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 63.85 |
| 1971 | 67.86 |
| 1985 | 64.81 |
| 1986 | 63.70 |
| 1990 | 59.57 |
| 1992 | 59.18 |
| 1993 | 55.10 |
| 1994 | 59.60 |
| 1995 | 51.56 |
| 1996 | 54.30 |
| 1997 | 54.31 |
| 1998 | 57.27 |
| 1999 | 58.85 |
| 2000 | 56.13 |
| 2003 | 57.09 |
| 2004 | 55.21 |
| 2005 | 54.14 |
| 2007 | 52.01 |
| 2010 | 45.74 |
| 2011 | 44.97 |
| 2012 | 44.63 |
| 2013 | 44.64 |
| 2014 | 42.60 |
| 2015 | 42.59 |
| 2016 | 42.77 |
| 2017 | 42.25 |
| 2018 | 39.59 |
| 2019 | 39.63 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 34.49 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 59.55 in 1994, while its lowest value was 34.49 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.06 |
| 1991 | 58.95 |
| 1992 | 58.80 |
| 1993 | 54.87 |
| 1994 | 59.55 |
| 1995 | 51.54 |
| 1996 | 53.91 |
| 1997 | 54.41 |
| 1998 | 57.36 |
| 1999 | 59.24 |
| 2000 | 56.06 |
| 2001 | 55.04 |
| 2002 | 54.00 |
| 2003 | 52.94 |
| 2004 | 51.87 |
| 2005 | 50.78 |
| 2006 | 49.70 |
| 2007 | 48.61 |
| 2008 | 47.54 |
| 2009 | 46.47 |
| 2010 | 45.41 |
| 2011 | 44.62 |
| 2012 | 44.63 |
| 2013 | 44.35 |
| 2014 | 42.61 |
| 2015 | 42.58 |
| 2016 | 42.58 |
| 2017 | 42.12 |
| 2018 | 39.51 |
| 2019 | 37.47 |
| 2020 | 34.49 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Sri Lanka was 30.50 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 56 years was 52.28 in 1990, while its lowest value was 29.89 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 44.70 |
| 1971 | 51.41 |
| 1985 | 50.25 |
| 1986 | 48.93 |
| 1990 | 52.28 |
| 1992 | 47.96 |
| 1993 | 47.29 |
| 1994 | 49.90 |
| 1995 | 43.17 |
| 1996 | 43.86 |
| 1997 | 43.80 |
| 1998 | 49.02 |
| 1999 | 47.32 |
| 2000 | 43.46 |
| 2003 | 45.65 |
| 2004 | 44.28 |
| 2005 | 41.77 |
| 2007 | 40.94 |
| 2010 | 34.79 |
| 2011 | 33.74 |
| 2012 | 33.39 |
| 2013 | 33.75 |
| 2014 | 32.39 |
| 2015 | 33.39 |
| 2016 | 32.51 |
| 2017 | 32.77 |
| 2018 | 29.89 |
| 2019 | 30.50 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 25.94 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 52.09 in 1990, while its lowest value was 25.94 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 52.09 |
| 1991 | 49.96 |
| 1992 | 47.85 |
| 1993 | 47.30 |
| 1994 | 49.92 |
| 1995 | 43.27 |
| 1996 | 43.77 |
| 1997 | 43.81 |
| 1998 | 49.03 |
| 1999 | 47.38 |
| 2000 | 43.38 |
| 2001 | 42.55 |
| 2002 | 41.71 |
| 2003 | 40.85 |
| 2004 | 39.99 |
| 2005 | 39.13 |
| 2006 | 38.26 |
| 2007 | 37.38 |
| 2008 | 36.53 |
| 2009 | 35.69 |
| 2010 | 34.86 |
| 2011 | 33.70 |
| 2012 | 33.49 |
| 2013 | 33.82 |
| 2014 | 32.58 |
| 2015 | 33.58 |
| 2016 | 32.68 |
| 2017 | 32.89 |
| 2018 | 29.96 |
| 2019 | 28.39 |
| 2020 | 25.94 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 37.58 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 48.77 in 1990, while its lowest value was 36.01 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 48.77 |
| 1991 | 45.07 |
| 1992 | 41.40 |
| 1993 | 41.26 |
| 1994 | 41.79 |
| 1995 | 39.37 |
| 1996 | 38.95 |
| 1997 | 38.46 |
| 1998 | 44.87 |
| 1999 | 41.02 |
| 2000 | 40.37 |
| 2001 | 40.31 |
| 2002 | 40.27 |
| 2003 | 40.25 |
| 2004 | 40.21 |
| 2005 | 40.15 |
| 2006 | 40.08 |
| 2007 | 39.97 |
| 2008 | 39.85 |
| 2009 | 39.72 |
| 2010 | 37.63 |
| 2011 | 37.47 |
| 2012 | 36.01 |
| 2013 | 38.85 |
| 2014 | 38.15 |
| 2015 | 39.80 |
| 2016 | 39.88 |
| 2017 | 40.76 |
| 2018 | 37.70 |
| 2019 | 37.58 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 79.13 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 82.89 in 1990, while its lowest value was 78.94 in 1995.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 82.89 |
| 1991 | 82.14 |
| 1992 | 81.01 |
| 1993 | 80.96 |
| 1994 | 81.09 |
| 1995 | 78.94 |
| 1996 | 80.23 |
| 1997 | 80.96 |
| 1998 | 82.11 |
| 1999 | 82.31 |
| 2000 | 81.13 |
| 2001 | 81.07 |
| 2002 | 81.05 |
| 2003 | 81.04 |
| 2004 | 81.02 |
| 2005 | 80.97 |
| 2006 | 81.00 |
| 2007 | 80.96 |
| 2008 | 80.86 |
| 2009 | 80.71 |
| 2010 | 80.53 |
| 2011 | 80.32 |
| 2012 | 80.35 |
| 2013 | 80.82 |
| 2014 | 80.30 |
| 2015 | 80.64 |
| 2016 | 81.21 |
| 2017 | 80.58 |
| 2018 | 79.83 |
| 2019 | 79.13 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 57.52 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 65.92 in 1990, while its lowest value was 57.46 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 65.92 |
| 1991 | 63.68 |
| 1992 | 61.26 |
| 1993 | 61.15 |
| 1994 | 61.46 |
| 1995 | 59.16 |
| 1996 | 59.57 |
| 1997 | 59.65 |
| 1998 | 63.42 |
| 1999 | 61.55 |
| 2000 | 60.60 |
| 2001 | 60.50 |
| 2002 | 60.43 |
| 2003 | 60.37 |
| 2004 | 60.30 |
| 2005 | 60.20 |
| 2006 | 60.13 |
| 2007 | 60.01 |
| 2008 | 59.86 |
| 2009 | 59.68 |
| 2010 | 58.48 |
| 2011 | 58.25 |
| 2012 | 57.46 |
| 2013 | 59.13 |
| 2014 | 58.48 |
| 2015 | 59.47 |
| 2016 | 59.76 |
| 2017 | 59.90 |
| 2018 | 57.93 |
| 2019 | 57.52 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Sri Lanka was 34.40 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 56 years was 45.29 in 1990, while its lowest value was 13.11 in 1970.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 23.55 |
| 1970 | 13.11 |
| 1971 | 30.70 |
| 1981 | 20.80 |
| 1985 | 37.43 |
| 1986 | 36.21 |
| 1990 | 45.29 |
| 1992 | 36.91 |
| 1993 | 37.85 |
| 1994 | 38.05 |
| 1995 | 35.79 |
| 1996 | 35.47 |
| 1997 | 35.31 |
| 1998 | 41.39 |
| 1999 | 37.65 |
| 2000 | 36.49 |
| 2001 | 31.90 |
| 2002 | 33.60 |
| 2003 | 35.56 |
| 2004 | 34.73 |
| 2005 | 34.55 |
| 2006 | 35.49 |
| 2007 | 36.96 |
| 2008 | 34.26 |
| 2009 | 35.20 |
| 2010 | 34.32 |
| 2011 | 34.20 |
| 2012 | 32.95 |
| 2013 | 35.34 |
| 2014 | 34.54 |
| 2015 | 35.77 |
| 2016 | 35.77 |
| 2017 | 36.53 |
| 2018 | 33.48 |
| 2019 | 34.40 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 30.90 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 45.13 in 1990, while its lowest value was 30.78 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 45.13 |
| 1991 | 40.97 |
| 1992 | 36.87 |
| 1993 | 37.62 |
| 1994 | 37.84 |
| 1995 | 35.54 |
| 1996 | 35.42 |
| 1997 | 35.20 |
| 1998 | 41.27 |
| 1999 | 37.59 |
| 2000 | 36.29 |
| 2001 | 36.04 |
| 2002 | 35.81 |
| 2003 | 35.57 |
| 2004 | 35.34 |
| 2005 | 35.11 |
| 2006 | 34.87 |
| 2007 | 34.64 |
| 2008 | 34.41 |
| 2009 | 34.18 |
| 2010 | 33.95 |
| 2011 | 33.94 |
| 2012 | 32.65 |
| 2013 | 34.98 |
| 2014 | 34.24 |
| 2015 | 35.40 |
| 2016 | 35.34 |
| 2017 | 36.20 |
| 2018 | 33.22 |
| 2019 | 32.95 |
| 2020 | 30.78 |
| 2021 | 30.90 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Sri Lanka was 47.17 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 56 years was 58.16 in 1990, while its lowest value was 28.68 in 1963.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 28.68 |
| 1970 | 29.03 |
| 1971 | 37.80 |
| 1981 | 39.71 |
| 1985 | 46.66 |
| 1986 | 45.61 |
| 1990 | 58.16 |
| 1992 | 48.34 |
| 1993 | 49.65 |
| 1994 | 49.63 |
| 1995 | 47.84 |
| 1996 | 46.92 |
| 1997 | 46.64 |
| 1998 | 53.89 |
| 1999 | 48.60 |
| 2000 | 48.22 |
| 2001 | 48.19 |
| 2002 | 49.48 |
| 2003 | 46.31 |
| 2004 | 46.41 |
| 2005 | 45.57 |
| 2006 | 52.35 |
| 2007 | 48.53 |
| 2008 | 50.57 |
| 2009 | 49.13 |
| 2010 | 45.77 |
| 2011 | 46.23 |
| 2012 | 43.95 |
| 2013 | 47.23 |
| 2014 | 46.34 |
| 2015 | 47.92 |
| 2016 | 47.67 |
| 2017 | 49.05 |
| 2018 | 45.91 |
| 2019 | 47.17 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 45.11 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 58.16 in 1990, while its lowest value was 43.95 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.16 |
| 1991 | 53.21 |
| 1992 | 48.34 |
| 1993 | 49.65 |
| 1994 | 49.63 |
| 1995 | 47.84 |
| 1996 | 46.92 |
| 1997 | 46.64 |
| 1998 | 53.89 |
| 1999 | 48.60 |
| 2000 | 48.22 |
| 2001 | 47.97 |
| 2002 | 47.72 |
| 2003 | 47.48 |
| 2004 | 47.23 |
| 2005 | 46.99 |
| 2006 | 46.74 |
| 2007 | 46.50 |
| 2008 | 46.26 |
| 2009 | 46.01 |
| 2010 | 45.77 |
| 2011 | 46.23 |
| 2012 | 43.95 |
| 2013 | 47.23 |
| 2014 | 46.34 |
| 2015 | 47.92 |
| 2016 | 47.67 |
| 2017 | 49.05 |
| 2018 | 45.91 |
| 2019 | 46.06 |
| 2020 | 45.07 |
| 2021 | 45.11 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Sri Lanka was 72.93 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 56 years was 82.11 in 1963, while its lowest value was 45.16 in 1970.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 82.11 |
| 1970 | 45.16 |
| 1971 | 81.21 |
| 1981 | 52.38 |
| 1985 | 80.22 |
| 1986 | 79.39 |
| 1990 | 77.87 |
| 1992 | 76.36 |
| 1993 | 76.23 |
| 1994 | 76.67 |
| 1995 | 74.81 |
| 1996 | 75.59 |
| 1997 | 75.70 |
| 1998 | 76.81 |
| 1999 | 77.47 |
| 2000 | 75.68 |
| 2001 | 66.20 |
| 2002 | 67.90 |
| 2003 | 76.78 |
| 2004 | 74.84 |
| 2005 | 75.82 |
| 2006 | 67.79 |
| 2007 | 76.16 |
| 2008 | 67.75 |
| 2009 | 71.64 |
| 2010 | 74.98 |
| 2011 | 73.98 |
| 2012 | 74.98 |
| 2013 | 74.82 |
| 2014 | 74.54 |
| 2015 | 74.64 |
| 2016 | 75.03 |
| 2017 | 74.47 |
| 2018 | 72.93 |
| 2019 | 72.93 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 68.50 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 77.59 in 1990, while its lowest value was 68.29 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 77.59 |
| 1991 | 77.00 |
| 1992 | 76.27 |
| 1993 | 75.77 |
| 1994 | 76.24 |
| 1995 | 74.28 |
| 1996 | 75.49 |
| 1997 | 75.46 |
| 1998 | 76.59 |
| 1999 | 77.36 |
| 2000 | 75.26 |
| 2001 | 75.14 |
| 2002 | 75.03 |
| 2003 | 74.92 |
| 2004 | 74.81 |
| 2005 | 74.71 |
| 2006 | 74.60 |
| 2007 | 74.50 |
| 2008 | 74.39 |
| 2009 | 74.28 |
| 2010 | 74.17 |
| 2011 | 73.42 |
| 2012 | 74.31 |
| 2013 | 74.06 |
| 2014 | 73.90 |
| 2015 | 73.87 |
| 2016 | 74.14 |
| 2017 | 73.80 |
| 2018 | 72.37 |
| 2019 | 71.53 |
| 2020 | 68.29 |
| 2021 | 68.50 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Sri Lanka was 52.25 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 56 years was 61.45 in 1990, while its lowest value was 29.27 in 1970.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 54.49 |
| 1970 | 29.27 |
| 1971 | 56.90 |
| 1981 | 36.75 |
| 1985 | 58.39 |
| 1986 | 57.34 |
| 1990 | 61.45 |
| 1992 | 56.62 |
| 1993 | 56.72 |
| 1994 | 57.04 |
| 1995 | 54.88 |
| 1996 | 55.40 |
| 1997 | 55.24 |
| 1998 | 58.82 |
| 1999 | 57.31 |
| 2000 | 55.57 |
| 2001 | 48.80 |
| 2002 | 50.30 |
| 2003 | 55.63 |
| 2004 | 53.98 |
| 2005 | 54.26 |
| 2006 | 50.94 |
| 2007 | 55.52 |
| 2008 | 50.08 |
| 2009 | 52.29 |
| 2010 | 53.29 |
| 2011 | 52.87 |
| 2012 | 52.57 |
| 2013 | 53.62 |
| 2014 | 53.11 |
| 2015 | 53.67 |
| 2016 | 53.73 |
| 2017 | 53.99 |
| 2018 | 51.72 |
| 2019 | 52.25 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was 48.60 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 61.45 in 1990, while its lowest value was 48.46 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 61.45 |
| 1991 | 59.06 |
| 1992 | 56.62 |
| 1993 | 56.72 |
| 1994 | 57.04 |
| 1995 | 54.88 |
| 1996 | 55.40 |
| 1997 | 55.24 |
| 1998 | 58.82 |
| 1999 | 57.31 |
| 2000 | 55.57 |
| 2001 | 55.34 |
| 2002 | 55.12 |
| 2003 | 54.89 |
| 2004 | 54.66 |
| 2005 | 54.43 |
| 2006 | 54.20 |
| 2007 | 53.98 |
| 2008 | 53.75 |
| 2009 | 53.52 |
| 2010 | 53.29 |
| 2011 | 52.87 |
| 2012 | 52.57 |
| 2013 | 53.62 |
| 2014 | 53.11 |
| 2015 | 53.67 |
| 2016 | 53.73 |
| 2017 | 53.99 |
| 2018 | 51.72 |
| 2019 | 51.15 |
| 2020 | 48.46 |
| 2021 | 48.60 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
