Labour Force And Employment
On the basis of the estimated population of 148.72 million and the
participation rate of 29.61 percent, as per the Labour Force Survey
2001-02, the total labour force is estimated at 45.05 million. Of this,
30.19 million or 67.03 percent is in the rural areas and 14.85 million or
32.97 percent is in the urban areas.
Population Growth and Literacy Rates (1999 to
2003)
Mid Year
Total Population (Million)
Growth
Rate (%)
Literacy Rate
(%)
Rate
% Change
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
136.64
139.76
142.86
145.96
149.03(E)
2.29
2.24
2.22
2.16
2.10
45.0
47.1
49.0
50.5
51.6
3.2
4.7
4.0
3.1
2.2
E: Estimated
Source: Population Census Organization & Ministry of Planning &
Dev. Division
Selected Demographic Indicators
Indicators
Year (2003)
Total Fertility Rate (TFR)
Crude Birth Rate (CBR)
Crude Death Rate
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR)
(per 100 thousand live birth)
Life Expectancy Male
Female
4.3
27.3
8
83
350-435
63
Employed Labour Force By Sectors
(No. in million)
Sector
2003
No.
% Share
Agriculture:
Manufacturing & Mining:
Construction:
Wholesale & Retail Trade:
Transport:
Finance, Insurance, Community & Social Services:
Others:
