ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka workers leaving for jobs in foreign countries like the Middle East have eased from February 2025, central bank data show, amid a recovery in economic activities and wages. In January 2025, 25,873 persons officially left for foreign jobs, up from 25,149 in 2024. But in February 2025 departures fell to 22,271 from 25,737. In March 2025 departures were 21,552, down from 24,158. In April 2025, departures were 22,011 against 22,220 last year. In May 2025 departures picked up to 27,142 against 28,201 last year. Total departures were down 5 percent to 143,037 by June 2025. Sri…
Sri Lanka workers leaving for foreign jobs reduce in 2025 first half
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