Regional Analysis
Vacancy distribution across provinces and overseas destinations
05 Mar 2026
Domestic Vacancies
8,214
Across 9 provinces
Overseas Vacancies
4,633
8 destination countries
Highest Growth Region
Northern
+15.8% (construction-led)
Vacancies by Province
Province Share
Western Province37.5%
Central Province10.4%
Southern Province9.2%
North Western Province7.6%
Northern Province5.6%
Province Details
| Province | Vacancies | Share | Growth | Top Sector | Demand Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Province | 4,820 | 37.5% | +14.2% | IT & Software | |
Central Province | 1,340 | 10.4% | +8.5% | Tourism & Hospitality | |
Southern Province | 1,180 | 9.2% | +10.1% | Tourism & Hospitality | |
North Western Province | 980 | 7.6% | +6.3% | Manufacturing | |
Northern Province | 720 | 5.6% | +15.8% | Construction | |
Eastern Province | 650 | 5.1% | +12.4% | Tourism & Hospitality | |
Sabaragamuwa Province | 540 | 4.2% | +4.2% | Agriculture | |
Uva Province | 420 | 3.3% | +3.8% | Agriculture | |
North Central Province | 380 | 3% | +5.1% | Agriculture |
Overseas Destinations
🇦🇪
UAE
Construction
1,420
+11.2%🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia
Healthcare
1,180
+8.7%🇶🇦
Qatar
Hospitality
680
+6.3%🇰🇼
Kuwait
Domestic Work
420
+4.1%🇰🇷
South Korea
Manufacturing
380
+22.5%🇯🇵
Japan
IT & Software
280
+35.2%🇮🇹
Italy
Agriculture
150
+12.8%🇲🇾
Malaysia
Manufacturing
123
-3.4%