The number of unemployed persons in Sri Lanka increased to 367282 in the third quarter of 2025 from 318657 in the second quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Sri Lanka averaged 465297.89 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 8097879.00 8172638.00 Sep 2025
Population 23.10 22.97 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 367282.00 318657.00 Sep 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.30 3.80 percent Sep 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 19.20 20.80 percent Sep 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
367282.00 318657.00 953794.00 282648.00 1990 - 2025 Quarterly
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