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Country: Bangladesh

Survey Methodology: Question type 5
Used the Washington Group Questions as recommended

According to the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2016, the disability prevalence rate in Bangladesh is 8%.

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Proportion of youth (aged 15-24 years) not in education, employment or training 2011

Population & Housing Census 2011

People with disabilities
64%
People without disabilities
43%

Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities (15-24) 2011

Population & Housing Census 2011

People with disabilities
9%
People without disabilities
7%

Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities (25-64) 2011

Population & Housing Census 2011

People with disabilities
2%
People without disabilities
2%

Proportion of people employed who are in informal sectors 2016

Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES)

People with disabilities
73%
People without disabilities
66%

Proportion of youth (aged 15-24 years) not in education, employment or training 2016

Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES)

People with disabilities
58%
People without disabilities
37%

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