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Bangladesh Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

18.03% +0.14% (+0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #74 Global Peak 20.79% (2013) Source World Bank

Bangladesh Industry Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Bangladesh's industry employment stood at 18.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.14% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.78% by 2026. Bangladesh ranked 74th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 17.66% - -
2027* trend 17.72% - -
2026* trend 17.78% - -
2025 18.03% +0.14% #74
2024 17.89% +0.27% #73
2023 17.63% −0.34% #74
2022 17.97% −0.33% #80
2021 18.30% −0.67% #84
2020 18.97% −0.83% #91
2019 19.80% −0.25% #102
2018 20.05% −0.37% #104
2017 20.42% −0.04% #109
2016 20.46% −0.02% #107
2015 20.48% −0.06% #106
2014 20.54% −0.25% #104
2013 20.79% +0.36% #108
2012 20.43% +0.40% #104
2011 20.03% +0.37% #97
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +32.0% GDP growth 3.4% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bangladesh's industry employment?

Bangladesh's industry employment was 18.03% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's industry employment peaked at 20.79% in 2013.

What was the lowest industry employment in Bangladesh?

The lowest industry employment in Bangladesh was 12.53% in 1996.

How does Bangladesh rank in industry employment?

Bangladesh ranks 74th globally in industry employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry employment of Bangladesh in 2026?

Bangladesh's industry employment is projected to reach 17.78% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of Bangladesh in 2025?

The industry employment of Bangladesh in 2025 was 18.03%. This ranks 74th in the world.

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