The number of employed persons in Sri Lanka increased to 7988626 in the second quarter of 2024 from 7901693 in the first quarter of 2024. Employed Persons in Sri Lanka averaged 7345732.31 from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 8554179.00 in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 4962105.00 in the fourth quarter of 1992. source: Department of Census and Statistics - Sri Lanka




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 7988626.00 7901693.00 Jun 2024
Population 22.04 22.18 Million Dec 2023
Unemployed Persons 397855.00 373461.00 Jun 2024
Unemployment Rate 4.10 4.70 percent Sep 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 25.80 22.40 percent Jun 2023

Sri Lanka Employed Persons
In Sri Lanka, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7988626.00 7901693.00 8554179.00 4962105.00 1990 - 2024 Quarterly
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