The number of employed persons in Sri Lanka decreased to 8102868 in the first quarter of 2026 from 8465808 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Sri Lanka averaged 7395891.54 from 1990 until 2026, 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: The Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 8102868.00 8465808.00 Mar 2026
Population 22.03 21.92 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 311495.00 332352.00 Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 3.70 3.80 percent Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 18.70 19.20 percent Dec 2025


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
8102868.00 8465808.00 8554179.00 4962105.00 1990 - 2026 Quarterly
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