Source: Economic and Social Statistics 2022 and 2023 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka
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As shown in the Sri Lanka Labour Force Survey conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), the economically active8 population (labour force) decreased to 8.408 million in 2023 from 8.547 million recorded in 2022.
The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), which is the ratio of the labour force to the household population, also decreased to 48.6 per cent in 2023, compared to 49.8 per cent in 2022.
The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.7 per cent in 2023, compared to the previous year, as a combined outcome of the decline in both the unemployed population and labour force during the year.
Source: Annual Economic Review 2023 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Source: Economic and Social Statistics 2022 and 2023 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka
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Source: Economic and Social Statistics 2023 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka
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Data Table
| Year | Labour Force (‘000 Persons) | Labour Force Participation Rate (%) | Unemployment Rate (% of Labour Force) | Unemployment Rate - Male (%) | Unemployment Rate - Female (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: Economic and Social Statistics 2022 and 2023 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Note:
- Household population aged 15 and above is considered for the calculation of labour force.