Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural was 38.52 million in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
38.52 million
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
6th
of 96 countries
All-time high
41.13 million
in 2013
All-time low
36.03 million
in 2005
Years of data
5
2005–2016
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Bangladesh, 2005–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2016, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Bangladesh stood at 38.52 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Bangladesh peaked at 41.13 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 36.03 million, in 2005.
That places Bangladesh 6th out of 96 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 36.03 million | — |
| 2010 | 40.94 million | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 41.13 million | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 36.09 million | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 38.52 million | +6.7% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 38.52 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.18 million, 9.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.03 million | 36.03 million | 36.03 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 39.17 million | 36.09 million | 41.13 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Bangladesh?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Bangladesh was 38.52 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 41.13 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.03 million in 2005.
- How does Bangladesh rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural?
- Bangladesh ranks 6th out of 96 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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