Bangladesh Urban Informal Employment Share 2024: 84.04 %
Bangladesh's urban informal employment share in 2024 is 84.04 %, down 0.1% from 2023. It ranks #11 of 71 countries.
Urban informal employment share indicates the percentage of workers in informal jobs within urban areas.
Source (2024): Share of workers in informal employment | Our World in Data
Where Bangladesh ranks (2024)
#11 of 71- #9
Zimbabwe85%
- #10
Rwanda84.27%
- #11
Bangladesh84.04%
- #12
Bolivia83.88%
- #13
Zambia82.73%
Urban Informal Employment Share over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84.04 % | 0.1 % | -0.12% | |
| 2023 | 84.14 % | 0.73 % | -0.86% | |
| 2022 | 84.87 % | 9.49 % | -10.06% | |
| 2017 | 94.36 % | +5.05 % | +5.65% | |
| 2013 | 89.31 % | +2.91 % | +3.37% | |
| 2010 | 86.4 % | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Bangladesh Urban Informal Employment Share
What is Bangladesh's urban informal employment share in 2024?▾
Bangladesh's urban informal employment share is 84.04 % in 2024, according to Share of workers in informal employment | International Labour Organization via Our World in Data.
Is Bangladesh's urban informal employment share increasing or decreasing?▾
Bangladesh's urban informal employment share fell by 0.1% from 2023 (84.14 %) to 2024 (84.04 %).
How does Bangladesh rank for urban informal employment share?▾
In 2024, Bangladesh has the 11th highest urban informal employment share out of 71 countries with data.
What was Bangladesh's urban informal employment share in 2010?▾
In 2010, Bangladesh's urban informal employment share was 86.40 %. By 2024 it fell by 2.7%.
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