Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 was 45.12 million in 2016. ▲ Rising
Latest (2016)
45.12 million
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
8th
of 109 countries
All-time high
45.12 million
in 2016
All-time low
36.39 million
in 2005
Years of data
5
2005–2016
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Bangladesh, 2005–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Bangladesh is 45.12 million, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Bangladesh peaked at 45.12 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 36.39 million, in 2005.
Bangladesh ranks 8th of 109 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 36.39 million | — |
| 2010 | 41.00 million | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 44.37 million | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 41.87 million | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 45.12 million | +7.8% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 45.12 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.29 million, 10.5× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.39 million | 36.39 million | 36.39 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 43.09 million | 41.00 million | 45.12 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 25-64 in Bangladesh?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Bangladesh was 45.12 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 45.12 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.39 million in 2005.
- How does Bangladesh rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64?
- Bangladesh ranks 8th out of 109 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 25-64. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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