Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Sri Lanka was reported at 4.996 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sri Lanka - Unemployment, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.



Sri Lanka - Unemployment, Total
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

Sri Lanka | World Bank Development Indicators