Unemployment in Bangladesh
The unemployment rate in Bangladesh averaged 4.4% in the decade to 2024, above the 4.4% average for East & South Asia. The unemployment rate in Bangladesh was 4.7% in 2024. For more information on unemployment, visit our dedicated page
Bangladesh Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Bangladesh from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Bangladesh Unemployment Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 5.4 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
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