BGD · South Asia / South Asia

Location

GDP per capita: 2,593 USD (PPP: 9,647 intl$) · Total GDP: 450.1 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Bangladesh is 235 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 450.12 billion USD 2,593 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 2,820 USD
GDP (PPP) 9,647 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 450.12 2,593
2023 437.42 2,551
2022 460.13 2,716
2021 416.27 2,483
2020 373.98 2,249
2019 351.23 2,130
2018 321.36 1,965
2017 293.73 1,811
2016 265.22 1,649
2015 195.15 1,224
2014 172.89 1,094
2013 150.00 958
2012 133.31 860
2011 128.61 837
2010 115.28 757
2009 102.48 679
2008 91.64 613
2007 79.61 538
2006 71.80 490
2005 69.48 480
2004 65.11 456
2003 60.16 427
2002 54.72 394
2001 53.99 395
2000 53.37 397
1999 51.27 388
1998 49.98 386
1997 48.24 379
1996 46.44 372
1995 37.94 309
1994 33.77 281
1993 33.17 281
1992 31.71 273
1991 30.96 272
1990 31.60 283
1989 28.78 263
1988 26.58 248
1987 24.30 231
1986 21.77 212
1985 22.28 222
1984 18.92 193
1983 17.61 185
1982 18.53 200
1981 20.25 224
1980 18.14 206
1979 15.57 181
1978 13.28 158
1977 9.65 118
1976 10.12 127
1975 19.45 250
1974 12.51 165
1973 8.09 110
1972 6.29 88
1971 8.75 125
1970 8.99 130
1969 8.47 126
1968 7.48 114
1967 7.25 114
1966 6.44 104
1965 5.91 99
1964 5.39 93
1963 5.32 94
1962 5.08 93
1961 4.82 90
1960 4.27 82

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Bangladesh play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Bangladesh Per Capita
Imports 73.45 billion USD (16.3% of GDP)
Exports 47.09 billion USD (10.5% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Bangladesh
Government debt 140.46 billion USD (31.2% of GDP)

Corruption in Bangladesh

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 3.8%
2024 3.6%
2023 3.4%
2022 4.6%
2021 5.5%
2020 5.5%
2019 4.5%
2018 4.4%
2017 4.4%
2016 4.4%
2015 4.4%
2014 4.4%
2013 4.4%
2012 4.1%
2011 3.7%
2010 3.4%
2009 5.0%
2008 4.5%
2007 4.0%
2006 3.6%
2005 4.3%
2004 4.3%
2003 4.3%
2002 4.0%
2001 3.6%
2000 3.3%
1999 3.1%
1998 2.9%
1997 2.7%
1996 2.5%
1995 2.4%
1994 2.4%
1993 2.3%
1992 2.2%
1991 2.2%

Inflation rates in percentages 1987 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 10.5%
2023 9.9%
2022 7.7%
2021 5.5%
2020 5.7%
2019 5.6%
2018 5.5%
2017 5.7%
2016 5.5%
2015 6.2%
2014 7.0%
2013 7.5%
2012 6.2%
2011 11.4%
2010 8.1%
2009 5.4%
2008 8.9%
2007 9.1%
2006 6.8%
2005 7.0%
2004 7.6%
2003 5.7%
2002 3.3%
2001 2.0%
2000 2.2%
1999 6.1%
1998 8.4%
1997 5.3%
1996 2.4%
1995 10.3%
1994 5.3%
1993 3.0%
1992 3.6%
1991 6.4%
1990 6.1%
1989 6.0%
1988 7.4%
1987 9.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Bangladesh in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Bangladesh is 2,593 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 9,647 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Bangladesh?

The main economic sectors in Bangladesh include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Bangladesh in 2024?

The inflation rate in Bangladesh is 10.5% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Bangladesh including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Bangladesh's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Bangladesh's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026