Sri Lanka: Labor force: percent female

The latest value from 2025 is 33.44 percent, an increase from 33.39 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 41.89 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 1990 to 2025 is 33.43 percent. The minimum value, 32.22 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 36.6 percent was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.