The number of employed persons in Sri Lanka increased to 8172638 in the second quarter of 2025 from 8139605 in the first quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Sri Lanka averaged 7372505.88 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 8172638.00 8139605.00 Jun 2025
Population 23.10 22.97 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 318657.00 322331.00 Jun 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.30 3.80 percent Sep 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 20.80 19.70 percent Jun 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
8172638.00 8139605.00 8554179.00 4962105.00 1990 - 2025 Quarterly
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