South Asia
Bangladesh Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.8%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+3.9%
2024 → 2025
Record High
5.5%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
2.2%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
4.4%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Bangladesh has a relatively low unemployment rate of 3.78% of its labor force as of 2025, indicating a strong and growing economy. This is due in part to the country's large and diverse industrial sector, including textiles and manufacturing. The low unemployment rate suggests that Bangladesh is making progress in providing job opportunities for its population.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.8% | 0.1% | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | 0.3% | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 3.4% | 1.2% | -27.0% |
| 2022 | 4.6% | 0.9% | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 5.5% | 0.1% | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 5.5% | 1.0% | +23.0% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | 0.1% | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 4.4% | 0.1% | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 4.4% | 0.0% | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 4.3% | 0.0% | -1.1% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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South Asia · Unemployment
