Unemployment Rate in Bangladesh increased to 4.70 percent in 2024 from 4.20 percent in 2023. This dataset provides - Bangladesh Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Bangladesh increased to 2.70 Million in 2016 from 2.60 Million in 2015. This dataset provides - Bangladesh Unemployed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bangladesh BD: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 11.777 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.736 % for 2017. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 8.018 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2022, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.777 % in 2022 and a record low of 3.891 % in 2010. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

This dataset is about countries per year in Bangladesh. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, unemployment, and individuals using the Internet.

Bangladesh BD: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 4.680 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.454 % for 2023. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.160 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2024, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.436 % in 2020 and a record low of 2.200 % in 1991. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Bangladesh BD: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data was reported at 14.958 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.386 % for 2017. Bangladesh BD: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 30.060 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2022, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.256 % in 2006 and a record low of 14.958 % in 2022. Bangladesh BD: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Bangladesh BD: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 3.838 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.454 % for 2017. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 3.342 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2022, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.838 % in 2022 and a record low of 3.092 % in 2006. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Abstract

South Asia Regional Flagship: More and Better Jobs in South Asia

Employment is a major issue throughout the world. To enjoy life, people need productive jobs that remove them from the daily struggle of making ends meet. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), as many as 30 million people lost their jobs as a result of the 2008 crisis. Youth unemployment is especially high and inequality has increased. As recent events in the Middle East and North Africa demonstrate, joblessness and inequality can trigger political instability and unrest.

When the World Bank South Asia Region decided to initiate a yearly Flagship Report series, it was clear that the very first report needed to concentrate on the important topic of More and Better Jobs in South Asia. Although one of the fastest growing regions, South Asia is still home to the largest number of the world's poor and the pace of creating productive jobs has lagged behind economic growth. Conflict and social and gender issues also increase the challenge of generating more and more productive jobs. Without urgent action, the potential for the demographic dividend from about 150 million entrants to the labor force over the next decade may not be realized.

The Flagship seeks to answer four questions, which could have implications beyond South Asia. • How is South Asia performing in creating more and better jobs? • Where are the better jobs? • What are constraints in supply and demand in moving towards better jobs? • How does conflict affect job creation?

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Bangladesh BD: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 4.593 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.372 % for 2017. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 3.485 % from Dec 1984 (Median) to 2022, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.000 % in 2009 and a record low of 0.920 % in 1989. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Bangladesh BD: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 48.877 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.689 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 63.679 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.927 % in 1993 and a record low of 48.877 % in 2023. Bangladesh BD: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT at https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Bangladesh BD: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 11.462 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.895 % for 2023. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 8.793 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2024, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.290 % in 2020 and a record low of 6.038 % in 1991. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Bangladesh BD: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 6.413 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.483 % for 2017. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.884 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2022, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.710 % in 2016 and a record low of 6.413 % in 2022. Bangladesh BD: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Bangladesh BD: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 47.214 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.000 % for 2017. Bangladesh BD: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 51.060 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2022, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.320 % in 2006 and a record low of 47.214 % in 2022. Bangladesh BD: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Bangladesh BD: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 91.300 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 82.390 % for 2013. Bangladesh BD: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 82.390 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2017, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.300 % in 2017 and a record low of 82.200 % in 2010. Bangladesh BD: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 20, 2020.; ; Harmonized series

Bangladesh BD: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 77.439 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 77.631 % for 2023. Bangladesh BD: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 82.403 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2024, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.524 % in 1991 and a record low of 76.634 % in 2020. Bangladesh BD: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Bangladesh BD: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 53.394 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 54.192 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 63.940 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.198 % in 1993 and a record low of 53.394 % in 2023. Bangladesh BD: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Bangladesh BD: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data was reported at 11.480 % in 2017. Bangladesh BD: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data is updated yearly, averaging 11.480 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Bangladesh BD: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The proportion of females in total employment in senior and middle management. It corresponds to major group 1 in both ISCO-08 and ISCO-88 minus category 14 in ISCO-08 (hospitality, retail and other services managers) and minus category 13 in ISCO-88 (general managers), since these comprise mainly managers of small enterprises.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; ;

Bangladesh BD: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 35.274 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.662 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 47.933 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.170 % in 1991 and a record low of 35.274 % in 2023. Bangladesh BD: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Bangladesh BD: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 4.517 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.502 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 0.283 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.517 % in 2023 and a record low of 0.220 % in 2010. Bangladesh BD: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;