In 2013 80% of garment workers in Bangladesh were women.

Notes:

This data appears to be out of date. The latest data from Better work says 54% but this evidence does not have a clear methodology.

Primary Source:

Secondary Source:

2013 -

https://api.fairwear.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/StandingFirmReportFWF2013.pdf

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bangladesh-labor-fashion/pay-more-for-your-clothes-bangladesh-workers-tell-global-fashion-brands-idUSKCN1LX23X

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/exploitation-or-emancipation-women-workers-in-the-garment-industry/

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2017/02/07/in-bangladesh-empowering-and-employing-women-in-the-garments-sector

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