The Sri Lankan Labour Market

Arunatilake, Nisha; Gunasekera, Neluka; Jayawardena, Priyanka; Madurawala, Sunimalee

The Sri Lankan Labour Market

Date

2023-07-11

Authors

Arunatilake, Nisha

Gunasekera, Neluka

Jayawardena, Priyanka

Madurawala, Sunimalee

Abstract

This report analyses the labour market trends in Sri Lanka from 2006 onwards. The report finds that the country’s labour force growth is slowing down and soon, it will start to decline. The job growth in the country has not kept up with economic growth. The jobs that were created were mostly low skilled jobs. In order to stay competitive, increase productivity and attract and retain workers, the country needs improve job creation, especially for higher skilled workers, and reduce disparities in the market.

Keywords

Labour market, Sri Lanka, labour force trends, wage trends

URI

http://econspace.ips.lk/handle/789/4437

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