| Human Resources |
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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 |
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E: Estimated
Source: Population Census Organization & Ministry of Planning & Dev. Division |
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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
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| Employed Labour Force By Sectors |
| (No. in million) |
| Sector |
2003 |
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No. |
% Share |
Agriculture:
Manufacturing & Mining:
Construction:
Wholesale & Retail Trade:
Transport:
Finance, Insurance, Community & Social Services:
Others: |
19.08
4.55
2.28
5.32
1.98
5.92
0.28 |
48.42
11.55
5.78
13.50
5.03
15.02
0.70 |
| Total: |
39.41 |
100.00 |
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