Sri Lanka Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Sri Lanka's female labor participation stood at 30.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.52% by 2026. Sri Lanka ranked 162nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 30.26% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 30.39% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 30.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.99% | −0.01pp | #162 |
| 2024 | 31.00% | +1.40pp | #163 |
| 2023 | 29.60% | −2.01pp | #165 |
| 2022 | 31.61% | +0.28pp | #162 |
| 2021 | 31.33% | −0.33pp | #164 |
| 2020 | 31.66% | −2.39pp | #161 |
| 2019 | 34.05% | +0.95pp | #161 |
| 2018 | 33.11% | −2.99pp | #162 |
| 2017 | 36.09% | +0.84pp | #159 |
| 2016 | 35.25% | −0.08pp | #159 |
| 2015 | 35.33% | +2.12pp | #157 |
| 2014 | 33.21% | −0.66pp | #160 |
| 2013 | 33.87% | +1.22pp | #159 |
| 2012 | 32.65% | −1.30pp | #162 |
| 2011 | 33.95% | −0.02pp | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's female labor participation was 30.99% in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's female labor participation peaked at 45.15% in 1990.
The lowest female labor participation in Sri Lanka was 29.60% in 2023.
Sri Lanka ranks 162nd globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's female labor participation is projected to reach 30.52% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 30.99%. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_female-labor-participation,
title = {Sri Lanka Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}