The number of employed persons in Sri Lanka increased to 8465808 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 8097879 in the third quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Sri Lanka averaged 7389345.46 from 1990 until 2025, 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 8465808.00 8097879.00 Dec 2025
Population 22.03 21.92 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 332352.00 367282.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 3.80 4.30 percent Dec 2025
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
8465808.00 8097879.00 8554179.00 4962105.00 1990 - 2025 Quarterly
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