The number of unemployed persons in Sri Lanka decreased to 332352 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 367282 in the third quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Sri Lanka averaged 464055.40 from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 953794.00 in the fourth quarter of 1990 and a record low of 282648.00 in the second quarter of 2012. 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 Unemployed Persons
In Sri Lanka, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
332352.00 367282.00 953794.00 282648.00 1990 - 2025 Quarterly
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