Sri Lanka Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment
Unemployment
Unemployment data was reported at 351,303.000 Person in Dec 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 398,674.000 Person for Sep 2023. Unemployment data is updated quarterly, averaging 381,834.000 Person from Jun 2012 to Dec 2023, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 491,587.000 Person in Mar 2021 and a record low of 310,435.000 Person in Jun 2012. Unemployment 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 351,303.000 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Jun 2012 - Dec 2023 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: 15-19 yo
Unemployment: 15-19 yo data was reported at 40,213.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 37,194.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: 15-19 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 54,008.500 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62,910.000 Person in Sep 2016 and a record low of 37,194.000 Person in Sep 2017. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 40,213.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: 20-24 yo
Unemployment: 20-24 yo data was reported at 145,498.000 Person in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 134,185.000 Person for Dec 2017. Unemployment: 20-24 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 138,009.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Mar 2018, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 160,065.000 Person in Jun 2016 and a record low of 129,114.000 Person in Mar 2017. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 134,185.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: 25-29 yo
Unemployment: 25-29 yo data was reported at 78,705.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 78,691.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: 25-29 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 78,698.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96,763.000 Person in Jun 2017 and a record low of 64,751.000 Person in Mar 2017. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 78,705.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: 30-39 yo
Unemployment: 30-39 yo data was reported at 40,828.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 63,489.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: 30-39 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 50,084.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63,489.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 40,828.000 Person in Dec 2017. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 40,828.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: 40 & above yo
Unemployment: 40 & above yo data was reported at 48,279.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 38,236.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: 40 & above yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 40,289.500 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48,361.000 Person in Mar 2017 and a record low of 31,483.000 Person in Mar 2016. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 48,279.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Unemployment: Female
Unemployment: Female data was reported at 184,904.000 Person in Dec 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 200,325.000 Person for Sep 2023. Unemployment: Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 212,536.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2023, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 279,077.000 Person in Mar 2020 and a record low of 177,340.000 Person in Dec 2017. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 184,904.000 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2023 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Female: 15-19 yo
Unemployment: Female: 15-19 yo data was reported at 15,864.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,267.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Female: 15-19 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 22,540.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28,624.000 Person in Sep 2016 and a record low of 8,267.000 Person in Sep 2017. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15,864.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Female: 20-24 yo
Unemployment: Female: 20-24 yo data was reported at 65,961.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82,283.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Female: 20-24 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 77,140.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87,181.000 Person in Jun 2016 and a record low of 64,431.000 Person in Mar 2016. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 65,961.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Female: 25-29 yo
Unemployment: Female: 25-29 yo data was reported at 43,594.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51,633.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Female: 25-29 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 49,976.500 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59,131.000 Person in Sep 2016 and a record low of 43,320.000 Person in Mar 2016. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 43,594.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Female: 30-39 yo
Unemployment: Female: 30-39 yo data was reported at 26,041.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 43,290.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Female: 30-39 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 37,097.500 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47,326.000 Person in Mar 2017 and a record low of 26,041.000 Person in Dec 2017. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 26,041.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Female: 40 & above yo
Unemployment: Female: 40 & above yo data was reported at 25,880.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28,825.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Female: 40 & above yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 24,438.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28,825.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 17,720.000 Person in Sep 2016. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25,880.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Unemployment: Male
Unemployment: Male data was reported at 166,399.000 Person in Dec 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 198,349.000 Person for Sep 2023. Unemployment: Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 183,232.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2023, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 241,164.000 Person in Sep 2020 and a record low of 143,943.000 Person in Dec 2016. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 166,399.000 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2023 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Male: 15-19 yo
Unemployment: Male: 15-19 yo data was reported at 24,349.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28,927.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Male: 15-19 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 29,855.500 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39,954.000 Person in Mar 2016 and a record low of 24,349.000 Person in Dec 2017. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24,349.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Male: 20-24 yo
Unemployment: Male: 20-24 yo data was reported at 68,225.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 58,458.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Male: 20-24 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 62,895.500 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72,884.000 Person in Jun 2016 and a record low of 56,333.000 Person in Sep 2016. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 68,225.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Male: 25-29 yo
Unemployment: Male: 25-29 yo data was reported at 35,111.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 27,058.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Male: 25-29 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 28,316.500 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40,214.000 Person in Jun 2017 and a record low of 19,480.000 Person in Jun 2016. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 35,111.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Male: 30-39 yo
Unemployment: Male: 30-39 yo data was reported at 14,787.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20,198.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Male: 30-39 yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 13,045.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,160.000 Person in Jun 2017 and a record low of 9,580.000 Person in Mar 2016. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 14,787.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |
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Sri Lanka Unemployment: Male: 40 & above yo
Unemployment: Male: 40 & above yo data was reported at 22,399.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,411.000 Person for Sep 2017. Unemployment: Male: 40 & above yo data is updated quarterly, averaging 16,453.000 Person from Mar 2016 to Dec 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,399.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 8,487.000 Person in Mar 2016. Unemployment: 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.G014: Labour Force Survey: MYPE 2012: Unemployment.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 22,399.00 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 |