Account, in labor force in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Account, in labor force was 86.7% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
86.7%
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
52nd
of 97 countries
All-time high
92.3%
in 2014
All-time low
71.7%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Account, in labor force in Sri Lanka, 2011–2024

0204060801002011201720242011: 71.7 % age 15+2014: 92.3 % age 15+2017: 82.3 % age 15+2021: 91.2 % age 15+2024: 86.7 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

In 2024, account, in labor force in Sri Lanka stood at 86.7%.

The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, account, in labor force in Sri Lanka peaked at 92.3% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 71.7%, in 2011.

Sri Lanka ranks 52nd of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 82.1% 71.7% 92.3% 3
2020s 88.9% 86.7% 91.2% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is account, in labor force in Sri Lanka?
Account, in labor force in Sri Lanka was 86.7% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest account, in labor force recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 92.3% in 2014.
What is the lowest account, in labor force recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 71.7% in 2011.
How does Sri Lanka rank for account, in labor force?
Sri Lanka ranks 52nd out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
Is account, in labor force rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Account, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Account, in labor force (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 550 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution (see the definition for "financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), in labor force (% age 15+)