Bangladesh—Labor Force, Female (% of total)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #159 of 188
Latest Value
34.0%
2025
YoY Change
-0.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#159
of 188 countries
Maximum
36.5%
2022
Minimum
24.2%
2000
CAGR
+1.4%
26 years
Last
34.0%
Previous
34.0%
Highest
36.5%
Lowest
24.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34.0% | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 34.0% | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 35.6% | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 36.5% | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 35.7% | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 34.9% | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 34.1% | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 33.3% | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 32.4% | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 30.8% | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 30.6% | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 30.3% | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 30.1% | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 30.4% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 30.7% | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 31.0% | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 29.5% | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 28.0% | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 26.6% | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 25.2% | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 25.0% | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 24.9% | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 24.7% | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 24.6% | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 24.4% | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 24.2% |
Top Countries — Labor Force, Female (% of total)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moldova | 55.4% | 2025 |
| 2 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 51.9% | 2025 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 51.7% | 2025 |
| 4 | Burundi | 51.6% | 2025 |
| 5 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 51.2% | 2025 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 51.0% | 2025 |
| 7 | Bahamas, The | 50.7% | 2025 |
| 8 | Azerbaijan | 49.9% | 2025 |
| 9 | Latvia | 49.8% | 2025 |
| 10 | Estonia | 49.7% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Female Labor Force Participation (%) — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Source: World BankView original source →