The number of unemployed persons in Sri Lanka increased to 373000 in the first quarter of 2024 from 351303 in the fourth quarter of 2023. Unemployed Persons in Sri Lanka averaged 472887.50 from 1990 until 2024, 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 7988626.00 7901693.00 Jun 2024
Population 22.04 22.18 Million Dec 2023
Unemployed Persons 397855.00 373461.00 Jun 2024
Unemployment Rate 4.70 4.50 percent Jun 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 25.80 22.40 percent Jun 2023

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
397855.00 373461.00 953794.00 282648.00 1990 - 2024 Quarterly
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