1. Dynamics of Bangladesh Labour Force International Workshop on Large Scale National Surveys at Rajshahi University 18-19 October 2012 Kabir Uddin Ahmed Deputy Director Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics kabir.ddd@gmail.com

2. Dynamics of Bangladesh Labour Force Abstract: Due to demographic transition in Bangladesh, the labour force of the country is growing rapidly. In the paper, an attempt was made to understand different demographic transition process and its relation to the labour force and the data set covers the period 1950-2050. www.bbs.gov.bd

3. Demographic transition in Bangladesh Demographic transition is defined as the process of change from a situation in which both birth and death rates are low. Demographic transition predicts that as a result of fertility decline there will be a change in the age composition of the population. Different population age groups have specific economic characteristics viz. www.bbs.gov.bd Age groupcharacteristics 0-14 yearsNeeds investment in education and health 15-64Provides labour and savings 65+Needs health care and retirement income

4. Population pyramid by 5-years breakdown in 1950, 2010 and 2050 www.bbs.gov.bd

5. Population pyramid by 5-years breakdown in 1950, 2010 and 2050 www.bbs.gov.bd

6. This figure below shows that the share of the working-age population in Bangladesh will reach its peak in 2035 (70.2%). Population distribution by age group (% share in population)

7. Population by age group using census database (1974-2011) www.bbs.gov.bd

8. CBR CDR & TFR Trends www.bbs.gov.bd

9. Median age population over time (1950-2050) www.bbs.gov.bd

10. Life expectancy at birth in Bangladesh(1950-2050) www.bbs.gov.bd

11. Child dependency ratio (ratio of pop aged 0-14 per 100 population 15-64)(1950-2050) www.bbs.gov.bd

12. Old-age dependency ratio (ratio of pop aged 65+ per 100 populations 15-64) (1950-2050) www.bbs.gov.bd

13. Labour force participation rate by sex www.bbs.gov.bd

14. Total fertility rate VS female labour force participation www.bbs.gov.bd

15. Youth unemployment rate over time in Bangladesh www.bbs.gov.bd

16. Proportion of own account worker and contributing family helper in total employment (%) www.bbs.gov.bd

17. Thanks www.bbs.gov.bd