Sri Lanka vs Sweden: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 2.76 million against 2.71 million in Sweden, a difference of 57,350.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Sri Lanka ranks 66th and Sweden ranks 69th of 186 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sri Lanka | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.37 million | 2.17 million | 202,132 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 2.68 million | 2.23 million | 448,716 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 2.84 million | 2.46 million | 382,296 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 2.77 million | 2.65 million | 117,403 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, Sri Lanka or Sweden?
- Sri Lanka, at 2.76 million against 2.71 million in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between Sri Lanka and Sweden?
- 57,350, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Sweden?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Sri Lanka and Sweden rank globally for labor force, female?
- Sri Lanka ranks 66th and Sweden ranks 69th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.