The number of unemployed persons in Sri Lanka increased to 340240 in the second quarter of 2026 from 311495 in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Sri Lanka averaged 461519.84 from 1990 until 2026, 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: The Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 8246216.00 8102868.00 Jun 2026
Population 21.76 21.92 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 340240.00 311495.00 Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.00 3.70 percent Jun 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 16.10 18.70 percent Mar 2026


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
340240.00 311495.00 953794.00 282648.00 1990 - 2026 Quarterly
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