The number of unemployed persons in Sri Lanka decreased to 322331 in the first quarter of 2025 from 351288 in the fourth quarter of 2024. Unemployed Persons in Sri Lanka averaged 469004.38 from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 953794.00 in the fourth quarter of 1990 and a record low of 282648.00 in the second quarter of 2012. source: Department of Census and Statistics - Sri Lanka



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 8139605.00 8069891.00 Mar 2025
Population 23.10 22.97 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 322331.00 351288.00 Mar 2025
Unemployment Rate 3.80 4.20 percent Mar 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 19.70 19.80 percent Mar 2025



Sri Lanka Unemployed Persons
In Sri Lanka, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
322331.00 351288.00 953794.00 282648.00 1990 - 2025 Quarterly
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