Bangladesh Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Bangladesh's unemployment rate was 3.78% in December 2025, up from 3.63% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.63%.
Bangladesh's unemployment rate stands at 3.78% as of December 2025. The unemployment rate currently sits at 3.78% (up from 3.63% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 2.20% and 5.54%, and is 0.14% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Bangladesh ranks #153 on unemployment rate by latest value. It rose from 3.63% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 3.63%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3.78% |
| Dec 2024 | 3.63% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.35% |
| Dec 2022 | 4.59% |
| Dec 2021 | 5.46% |
| Dec 2020 | 5.54% |
| Dec 2019 | 4.50% |
| Dec 2018 | 4.44% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Bangladesh in 2026?
Bangladesh's unemployment rate was 3.78% in December 2025, up from 3.63% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.63%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Bangladesh?
It rose in the latest reading — 3.78% in December 2025 versus 3.63% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.