Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 33.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
33.5%
Change on year
down 27.2%
World rank
96th
of 114 countries
All-time high
46.1%
in 2021
All-time low
24.3%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Bangladesh, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Bangladesh is 33.5%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.2% on the previous year and up 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Bangladesh peaked at 46.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 24.3%, in 2014.
Bangladesh ranks 96th of 114 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 25.3% | — |
| 2014 | 24.3% | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 38.4% | +58.2% |
| 2021 | 46.1% | +19.9% |
| 2024 | 33.5% | -27.2% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 33.5% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 40.9%, 82% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.4% | 24.3% | 38.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 39.8% | 33.5% | 46.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More work & labour data for Bangladesh
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4985 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4763 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5215 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 117,837 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 84,090 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 104,333 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 104,263 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 208,597 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Bangladesh?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Bangladesh was 33.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 46.1% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.3% in 2014.
- How does Bangladesh rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Bangladesh ranks 96th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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