Sri Lanka Employment and Unemployment
GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP
GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data was reported at 35,321.862 Intl $ in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35,696.430 Intl $ for 2022. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 22,891.516 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39,367.628 Intl $ in 2018 and a record low of 12,979.074 Intl $ in 1991. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2021 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 35,321.862 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 66.490 % in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.230 % for 1999. LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 68.860 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.230 % in 1999 and a record low of 66.490 % in 2009. LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2), categories A and B (ISIC revision 3), or category A (ISIC revision 4) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 66.49 2009 | yearly | 1999 - 2009 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 66.320 % in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.380 % for 1999. LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 68.850 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.380 % in 1999 and a record low of 66.320 % in 2009. LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2), categories A and B (ISIC revision 3), or category A (ISIC revision 4) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 66.32 2009 | yearly | 1999 - 2009 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 66.600 % in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.140 % for 1999. LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 68.870 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.140 % in 1999 and a record low of 66.600 % in 2009. LK: Child Employment in Agriculture: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2), categories A and B (ISIC revision 3), or category A (ISIC revision 4) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 66.60 2009 | yearly | 1999 - 2009 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 15.280 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.110 % for 1999. LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 14.195 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.280 % in 2009 and a record low of 13.110 % in 1999. LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2), category D (ISIC revision 3), or category C (ISIC revision 4). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15.28 2009 | yearly | 1999 - 2009 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 16.730 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.960 % for 1999. LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 15.845 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.730 % in 2009 and a record low of 14.960 % in 1999. LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2), category D (ISIC revision 3), or category C (ISIC revision 4). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 16.73 2009 | yearly | 1999 - 2009 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 14.350 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.970 % for 1999. LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 13.160 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.350 % in 2009 and a record low of 11.970 % in 1999. LK: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2), category D (ISIC revision 3), or category C (ISIC revision 4). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 14.35 2009 | yearly | 1999 - 2009 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Child Employment in Services: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
LK: Child Employment in Services: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 17.350 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.970 % for 1999. LK: Child Employment in Services: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 16.160 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.350 % in 2009 and a record low of 14.970 % in 1999. LK: Child Employment in Services: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2), categories G-P (ISIC revision 3), or categories G-U (ISIC revision 4). Services include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.35 2009 | yearly | 1999 - 2009 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Child Employment in Services: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
LK: Child Employment in Services: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 16.950 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.530 % for 1999. LK: Child Employment in Services: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 15.240 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.950 % in 2009 and a record low of 13.530 % in 1999. LK: Child Employment in Services: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2), categories G-P (ISIC revision 3), or categories G-U (ISIC revision 4). Services include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 16.95 2009 | yearly | 1999 - 2009 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Child Employment in Services: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
LK: Child Employment in Services: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 17.610 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.840 % for 1999. LK: Child Employment in Services: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 16.725 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2009, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.610 % in 2009 and a record low of 15.840 % in 1999. LK: Child Employment in Services: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2), categories G-P (ISIC revision 3), or categories G-U (ISIC revision 4). Services include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.61 2009 | yearly | 1999 - 2009 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement
LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data was reported at 8.289 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.305 % for 2016. LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data is updated yearly, averaging 10.051 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.540 % in 1998 and a record low of 8.020 % in 2005. LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.29 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 19.377 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.454 % for 2016. LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 20.536 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.999 % in 1998 and a record low of 18.203 % in 2005. LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 19.38 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 2.679 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.693 % for 2016. LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 4.532 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.400 % in 1991 and a record low of 2.679 % in 2017. LK: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.68 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 2.807 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.806 % for 2016. LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 2.687 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.219 % in 2006 and a record low of 1.878 % in 1998. LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.81 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 1.028 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.026 % for 2016. LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 0.887 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.108 % in 1995 and a record low of 0.510 % in 1996. LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 3.707 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.702 % for 2016. LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 3.571 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.359 % in 2006 and a record low of 2.512 % in 1998. LK: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.71 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 26.675 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.520 % for 2016. LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 34.685 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.004 % in 1992 and a record low of 26.675 % in 2017. LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 26.67 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 29.720 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 30.818 % for 2016. LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 39.029 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.712 % in 1998 and a record low of 29.720 % in 2017. LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 29.72 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 25.134 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.860 % for 2016. LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 32.749 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.964 % in 1992 and a record low of 25.134 % in 2017. LK: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.13 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 25.653 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.451 % for 2016. LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 25.535 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.287 % in 2005 and a record low of 20.015 % in 1992. LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.65 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 25.025 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.858 % for 2016. LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 25.530 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.390 % in 1991 and a record low of 22.663 % in 2001. LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.02 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 25.970 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.750 % for 2016. LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 25.203 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.487 % in 2014 and a record low of 17.476 % in 1994. LK: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.97 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 47.672 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.029 % for 2016. LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 38.885 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.672 % in 2017 and a record low of 30.586 % in 1991. LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 47.67 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 45.255 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.324 % for 2016. LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 33.248 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.255 % in 2017 and a record low of 23.886 % in 1991. LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 45.26 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 48.895 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 48.390 % for 2016. LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 41.582 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.895 % in 2017 and a record low of 33.622 % in 1991. LK: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 48.90 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 51.358 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.409 % for 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 51.733 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.054 % in 1998 and a record low of 48.798 % in 1995. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 51.36 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 32.748 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 32.717 % for 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 32.329 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.793 % in 1998 and a record low of 28.987 % in 1995. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 32.75 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 72.081 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.167 % for 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 72.399 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.873 % in 2013 and a record low of 68.665 % in 1995. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.08 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 23.163 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.030 % for 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 30.699 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.868 % in 1998 and a record low of 23.030 % in 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.16 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 14.157 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.030 % for 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 19.409 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.544 % in 1998 and a record low of 14.030 % in 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 14.16 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 32.300 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 32.178 % for 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 41.609 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.038 % in 1999 and a record low of 32.178 % in 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 32.30 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 51.807 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.446 % for 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 49.630 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.430 % in 1998 and a record low of 30.930 % in 1981. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 51.45 2016 | yearly | 1981 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 33.370 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.230 % for 2015. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 30.765 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2016, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.550 % in 1998 and a record low of 15.590 % in 1981. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 33.37 2016 | yearly | 1981 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 72.396 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.896 % for 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 69.590 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.896 % in 2016 and a record low of 45.970 % in 1981. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.90 2016 | yearly | 1981 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 25.670 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.750 % for 2015. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 27.620 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.190 % in 2010 and a record low of 25.670 % in 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.67 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 16.520 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.390 % for 2015. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 17.700 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.870 % in 2010 and a record low of 16.520 % in 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 16.52 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 35.601 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.688 % for 2015. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 38.020 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.320 % in 2011 and a record low of 35.601 % in 2016. LK: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 35.60 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP
LK: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data was reported at 31,053.979 Intl $ in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 29,902.600 Intl $ for 2016. LK: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 15,991.432 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31,053.979 Intl $ in 2017 and a record low of 10,658.530 Intl $ in 1991. LK: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2011 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 30,409.22 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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LK:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP
LK: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data was reported at 32,869.481 Intl $ in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35,657.321 Intl $ for 2021. LK: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 20,783.107 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36,682.356 Intl $ in 2018 and a record low of 12,093.769 Intl $ in 1991. LK: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2017 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 32,869.481 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment
LK: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data was reported at 18.700 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.740 % for 2013. LK: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 19.220 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.890 % in 2009 and a record low of 12.680 % in 2012. LK: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18.70 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment
LK: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data was reported at 24.410 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.400 % for 2013. LK: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 25.405 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.040 % in 2009 and a record low of 17.850 % in 2012. LK: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24.41 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment
LK: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data was reported at 15.750 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.200 % for 2013. LK: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 15.975 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.610 % in 2009 and a record low of 10.240 % in 2012. LK: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15.75 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 42.845 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 42.900 % for 2016. LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 42.548 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.081 % in 2011 and a record low of 39.216 % in 1996. LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 42.85 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 44.447 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.513 % for 2016. LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 43.943 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.860 % in 2011 and a record low of 33.522 % in 1992. LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 44.45 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 42.035 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 42.089 % for 2016. LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 42.393 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.238 % in 2011 and a record low of 40.214 % in 2005. LK: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 42.03 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management
LK: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data was reported at 23.970 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.480 % for 2013. LK: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data is updated yearly, averaging 23.085 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.970 % in 2014 and a record low of 19.960 % in 2009. LK: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The proportion of females in total employment in senior and middle management. It corresponds to major group 1 in both ISCO-08 and ISCO-88 minus category 14 in ISCO-08 (hospitality, retail and other services managers) and minus category 13 in ISCO-88 (general managers), since these comprise mainly managers of small enterprises.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.97 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population
LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data was reported at 37.250 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 35.140 % for 2013. LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 35.140 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2014, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.250 % in 2014 and a record low of 29.510 % in 2010. LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 37.25 2014 | yearly | 2010 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population
LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data was reported at 17.480 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.980 % for 2013. LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 16.980 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2014, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.480 % in 2014 and a record low of 15.620 % in 2010. LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.48 2014 | yearly | 2010 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population
LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data was reported at 27.670 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.430 % for 2013. LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 26.430 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2014, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.670 % in 2014 and a record low of 22.880 % in 2010. LK: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 27.67 2014 | yearly | 2010 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force
LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 10.970 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.560 % for 2013. LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 11.265 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.370 % in 2010 and a record low of 10.270 % in 2009. LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.97 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 5.280 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.700 % for 2013. LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5.350 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.700 % in 2013 and a record low of 4.100 % in 2009. LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.28 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 8.070 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.550 % for 2013. LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 8.310 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.270 % in 2010 and a record low of 7.170 % in 2009. LK: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.07 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force
LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 4.530 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.950 % for 2013. LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.805 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.550 % in 2009 and a record low of 4.360 % in 2010. LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.53 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 2.900 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.690 % for 2013. LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 2.650 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.290 % in 2009 and a record low of 2.240 % in 2010. LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 2.90 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 3.380 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.370 % for 2013. LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 3.350 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.000 % in 2009 and a record low of 2.890 % in 2010. LK: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.38 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force
LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 8.860 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.340 % for 2013. LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 8.875 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.420 % in 2009 and a record low of 8.340 % in 2013. LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 8.86 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 4.350 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.650 % for 2013. LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.655 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.200 % in 2009 and a record low of 3.430 % in 2011. LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 4.35 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 5.910 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.940 % for 2013. LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5.985 % from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.180 % in 2009 and a record low of 5.230 % in 2011. LK: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.91 2014 | yearly | 2009 - 2014 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 4.079 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.370 % for 2016. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 7.740 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.660 % in 1991 and a record low of 3.880 % in 2012. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.08 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 6.578 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.040 % for 2016. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 11.804 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.039 % in 1991 and a record low of 6.198 % in 2012. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 6.58 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 2.763 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.967 % for 2016. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5.812 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.231 % in 1991 and a record low of 2.729 % in 2011. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.76 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 28.617 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 30.340 % for 2016. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 32.589 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.263 % in 1991 and a record low of 23.111 % in 2012. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 28.62 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 16.655 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.736 % for 2016. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 20.913 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.409 % in 1991 and a record low of 12.983 % in 2011. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 16.66 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 20.743 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.066 % for 2016. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 25.068 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.876 % in 1991 and a record low of 16.916 % in 2012. LK: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 20.74 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 4.370 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.670 % for 2015. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 7.900 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.900 % in 1990 and a record low of 3.880 % in 2012. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.37 2016 | yearly | 1990 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 6.965 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.624 % for 2015. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 9.036 % from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2016, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.697 % in 1993 and a record low of 6.100 % in 2012. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.96 2016 | yearly | 1999 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 2.900 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.000 % for 2015. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.320 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2016, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.650 % in 1999 and a record low of 2.680 % in 2011. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.90 2016 | yearly | 1999 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 29.200 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.310 % for 2015. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 28.710 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.050 % in 2005 and a record low of 23.540 % in 2012. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 29.20 2016 | yearly | 1999 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 17.069 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.524 % for 2015. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 16.082 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2016, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.050 % in 1999 and a record low of 12.920 % in 2011. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.07 2016 | yearly | 1999 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 21.568 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.704 % for 2015. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 26.120 % from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.180 % in 1995 and a record low of 17.170 % in 2011. LK: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21.57 2016 | yearly | 1993 - 2016 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 40.038 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.094 % for 2016. LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 40.038 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.496 % in 1998 and a record low of 36.804 % in 1996. LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 40.04 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 43.419 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 43.487 % for 2016. LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 43.046 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.956 % in 2011 and a record low of 32.787 % in 1992. LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 43.42 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 38.328 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 38.387 % for 2016. LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 39.002 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.644 % in 1998 and a record low of 36.106 % in 2005. LK: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 38.33 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
LK: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 57.155 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 57.100 % for 2016. LK: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 57.452 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.784 % in 1996 and a record low of 54.919 % in 2011. LK: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 57.15 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
LK: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 55.553 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 55.487 % for 2016. LK: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 56.057 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.478 % in 1992 and a record low of 53.140 % in 2011. LK: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 55.55 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Sri Lanka LK: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
LK: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 57.965 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 57.911 % for 2016. LK: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 57.607 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.786 % in 2005 and a record low of 55.762 % in 2011. LK: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 57.97 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |