Sri Lanka Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force

Labour Force

2004 - 2024 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force data was reported at 8,386,482.000 Person in Jun 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,275,154.000 Person for Mar 2024. Labour Force data is updated quarterly, averaging 8,381,241.500 Person from Mar 2004 (Median) to Jun 2024, with 76 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,037,732.000 Person in Jun 2013 and a record low of 7,340,891.000 Person in Jun 2007. Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is re-weighted using the rebased mid-year population estimate of 2012. This is to keep the LFS estimates in line with the latest population data after the Census of Population & Housing 2012.

Last Frequency Range
8,386,482.000 Jun 2024 quarterly Mar 2004 - Jun 2024

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Sri Lanka Labour Force

Sri Lanka Labour Force: 15-19 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: 15-19 yo data was reported at 191,843.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 203,305.000 Person for Mar 2018. Labour Force: 15-19 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 216,832.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 237,136.000 Person in Mar 2017 and a record low of 184,832.000 Person in Dec 2016. Labour Force: 15-19 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
194,934.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: 15-19 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: 20-24 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: 20-24 yo data was reported at 719,415.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 687,072.000 Person for Mar 2018. Labour Force: 20-24 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 733,825.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 808,264.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 687,072.000 Person in Mar 2018. Labour Force: 20-24 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
808,264.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: 20-24 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: 25-29 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: 25-29 yo data was reported at 801,220.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 764,417.000 Person for Mar 2018. Labour Force: 25-29 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 820,620.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 885,156.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 764,417.000 Person in Mar 2018. Labour Force: 25-29 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
885,156.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: 25-29 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: 30-39 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: 30-39 yo data was reported at 1,827,300.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,885,067.000 Person for Mar 2018. Labour Force: 30-39 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,975,350.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,025,797.000 Person in Jun 2017 and a record low of 1,827,300.000 Person in Jun 2018. Labour Force: 30-39 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
1,878,644.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: 30-39 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: 40 & above yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: 40 & above yo data was reported at 4,812,210.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,793,632.000 Person for Mar 2018. Labour Force: 40 & above yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 4,718,862.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,875,123.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 4,419,831.000 Person in Jun 2016. Labour Force: 40 & above yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
4,875,123.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: 40 & above yo

Labour Force: Female

2016 - 2024 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Female data was reported at 2,806,062.000 Person in Jun 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,787,034.000 Person for Mar 2024. Labour Force: Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,968,263.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2024, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,201,838.000 Person in Mar 2017 and a record low of 2,734,204.000 Person in Dec 2023. Labour Force: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is re-weighted using the rebased mid-year population estimate of 2012. This is to keep the LFS estimates in line with the latest population data after the Census of Population & Housing 2012.

Last Frequency Range
2,806,062.000 Jun 2024 quarterly Mar 2016 - Jun 2024

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Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo data was reported at 64,207.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 54,950.000 Person for Mar 2018. Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 64,338.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82,338.000 Person in Mar 2017 and a record low of 48,953.000 Person in Dec 2017. Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
48,953.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo data was reported at 239,415.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 262,719.000 Person for Mar 2018. Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 285,154.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 322,413.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 239,415.000 Person in Jun 2018. Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
322,413.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo data was reported at 276,299.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 255,782.000 Person for Mar 2018. Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 307,018.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 335,158.000 Person in Jun 2016 and a record low of 255,782.000 Person in Mar 2018. Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
332,061.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo data was reported at 658,174.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 752,741.000 Person for Sep 2017. Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 712,607.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 771,621.000 Person in Mar 2017 and a record low of 658,174.000 Person in Dec 2017. Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
658,174.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo data was reported at 1,787,359.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,713,498.000 Person for Sep 2017. Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,675,052.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,787,359.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 1,556,906.000 Person in Jun 2016. Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
1,787,359.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo

Labour Force: Male

2016 - 2024 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Male data was reported at 5,580,419.000 Person in Jun 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,488,120.000 Person for Mar 2024. Labour Force: Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 5,519,408.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2024, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,722,184.000 Person in Jun 2021 and a record low of 5,264,413.000 Person in Mar 2016. Labour Force: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is re-weighted using the rebased mid-year population estimate of 2012. This is to keep the LFS estimates in line with the latest population data after the Census of Population & Housing 2012.

Last Frequency Range
5,580,419.000 Jun 2024 quarterly Mar 2016 - Jun 2024

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Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo data was reported at 145,981.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 152,613.000 Person for Sep 2017. Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 153,700.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 165,755.000 Person in Jun 2016 and a record low of 121,079.000 Person in Dec 2016. Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
145,981.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo data was reported at 485,850.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 442,051.000 Person for Sep 2017. Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 443,345.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 485,850.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 422,171.000 Person in Sep 2016. Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
485,850.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 25-29 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Male: 25-29 yo data was reported at 508,634.000 Person in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 553,095.000 Person for Dec 2017. Labour Force: Male: 25-29 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 521,566.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 553,095.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 485,047.000 Person in Mar 2016. Labour Force: Male: 25-29 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
553,095.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 25-29 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo data was reported at 1,220,469.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,245,408.000 Person for Sep 2017. Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,246,330.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,350,702.000 Person in Jun 2017 and a record low of 1,212,965.000 Person in Mar 2017. Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
1,220,469.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo

Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 40 & above yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Labour Force: Male: 40 & above yo data was reported at 3,087,764.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,036,478.000 Person for Sep 2017. Labour Force: Male: 40 & above yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,999,832.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,087,764.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 2,862,925.000 Person in Jun 2016. Labour Force: Male: 40 & above yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
3,087,764.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Labour Force: Male: 40 & above yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 15-19 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: 15-19 yo data was reported at 1,486,142.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,413,395.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: 15-19 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,393,191.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,486,142.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 1,287,266.000 Person in Sep 2016. Not in Labour Force: 15-19 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
1,486,142.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 15-19 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 20-24 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: 20-24 yo data was reported at 639,710.000 Person in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 551,400.000 Person for Dec 2017. Not in Labour Force: 20-24 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 575,103.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 639,710.000 Person in Mar 2018 and a record low of 540,676.000 Person in Mar 2017. Not in Labour Force: 20-24 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
551,400.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 20-24 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 25-29 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: 25-29 yo data was reported at 384,679.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 387,145.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: 25-29 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 413,824.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 471,375.000 Person in Sep 2016 and a record low of 384,679.000 Person in Dec 2017. Not in Labour Force: 25-29 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
384,679.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 25-29 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 30-39 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: 30-39 yo data was reported at 943,070.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 915,187.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: 30-39 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 934,261.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 991,018.000 Person in Jun 2016 and a record low of 875,249.000 Person in Mar 2017. Not in Labour Force: 30-39 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
943,070.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 30-39 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 40 & above yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: 40 & above yo data was reported at 3,975,808.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,052,066.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: 40 & above yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,886,785.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,052,066.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 3,765,804.000 Person in Mar 2016. Not in Labour Force: 40 & above yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
3,975,808.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: 40 & above yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Annual

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Annual data was reported at 7,277,049.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,137,997.000 Person for 2016. Not in Labour Force: Annual data is updated yearly, averaging 7,063,322.000 Person from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,277,049.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 6,565,107.000 Person in 2008. Not in Labour Force: Annual data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
7,277,049.00 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Annual

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Annual: Female

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Annual: Female data was reported at 5,419,512.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,376,764.000 Person for 2016. Not in Labour Force: Annual: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 5,292,987.500 Person from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,419,512.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 4,929,440.000 Person in 2008. Not in Labour Force: Annual: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
5,419,512.00 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Annual: Female

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Annual: Male

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Annual: Male data was reported at 1,857,537.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,761,234.000 Person for 2016. Not in Labour Force: Annual: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 1,764,304.000 Person from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,857,537.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 1,635,668.000 Person in 2008. Not in Labour Force: Annual: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
1,857,537.00 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Annual: Male

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo data was reported at 812,132.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 732,542.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 747,642.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 812,132.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 670,720.000 Person in Sep 2016. Not in Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
812,132.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 15-19 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo data was reported at 394,860.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 407,441.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 401,150.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 456,757.000 Person in Dec 2016 and a record low of 386,170.000 Person in Jun 2016. Not in Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
394,860.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 20-24 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo data was reported at 363,573.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 384,616.000 Person for Mar 2018. Not in Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 374,537.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 431,804.000 Person in Sep 2016 and a record low of 344,746.000 Person in Dec 2017. Not in Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
344,746.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 25-29 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo data was reported at 887,379.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 867,940.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 891,609.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 947,820.000 Person in Jun 2016 and a record low of 822,857.000 Person in Mar 2017. Not in Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
887,379.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 30-39 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo data was reported at 3,058,312.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,082,288.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,986,536.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,082,288.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 2,865,832.000 Person in Dec 2016. Not in Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
3,058,312.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Female: 40 & above yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo data was reported at 674,009.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 680,852.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 638,092.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 680,852.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 616,546.000 Person in Sep 2016. Not in Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
674,009.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Male: 15-19 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo data was reported at 156,540.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 196,365.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 160,030.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 196,365.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 139,311.000 Person in Mar 2016. Not in Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
156,540.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Male: 20-24 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Male: 25-29 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Male: 25-29 yo data was reported at 39,933.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 39,912.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: Male: 25-29 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 39,741.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41,192.000 Person in Jun 2016 and a record low of 31,151.000 Person in Mar 2017. Not in Labour Force: Male: 25-29 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
39,933.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo data was reported at 55,691.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 47,248.000 Person for Sep 2017. Not in Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 53,914.500 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57,438.000 Person in Jun 2017 and a record low of 26,411.000 Person in Sep 2016. Not in Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
55,691.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Male: 30-39 yo

Sri Lanka Not in Labour Force: Male: 40 & above yo

2016 - 2017 | Quarterly | Person | Department of Census and Statistics

Not in Labour Force: Male: 40 & above yo data was reported at 964,371.000 Person in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 917,496.000 Person for Dec 2017. Not in Labour Force: Male: 40 & above yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 917,496.000 Person from Mar 2016 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 969,779.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 853,553.000 Person in Mar 2016. Not in Labour Force: Male: 40 & above yo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Census and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G008: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
917,496.00 Dec 2017 quarterly Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

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