Bangladesh GDP Per Capita (2026)
Bangladesh has a rapidly developing South Asian economy supported by garment manufacturing, textiles, agriculture, construction, services, remittances, exports, and a large domestic workforce. GDP per capita helps show how the country’s expanding national production translates into economic output per resident. Because Bangladesh has a large population, the per-capita measure provides important context beyond total GDP. Explore the latest Bangladesh GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$2,911
Est. in USD
World Rank
#147
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.4%
+$275
Asia Rank
#36
Out of 49 countries
1. Bangladesh GDP Per Capita in 2026
Bangladesh’s GDP per capita measures the level of economic production generated for each resident and provides a population-adjusted view of economic performance. Manufacturing, particularly the garment industry, along with services, agriculture, exports, and domestic consumption contribute to national output. Adjusting total GDP for population makes the indicator especially useful for tracking development and comparing Bangladesh with economies of different sizes.
2. Bangladesh GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Bangladesh GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,911 | +10.4% |
| 2025 | $2,636 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | $2,619 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | $2,652 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | $2,731 | +9.3% |
| 2021 | $2,498 | +10.0% |
| 2020 | $2,270 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | $2,154 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | $1,992 | +8.3% |
| 2017 | $1,840 | +9.6% |
| 2016 | $1,679 | +12.2% |
| 2015 | $1,496 | +11.6% |
| 2014 | $1,340 | +13.9% |
| 2013 | $1,176 | +11.2% |
| 2012 | $1,058 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | $1,032 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | $936 | +11.3% |
| 2009 | $841 | +10.5% |
| 2008 | $761 | +13.8% |
| 2007 | $669 | +9.7% |
| 2006 | $610 | +6.6% |
| 2005 | $572 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | $563 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | $532 | +8.4% |
| 2002 | $491 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | $481 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | $483 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | $491 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | $488 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | $479 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | $471 | +4.7% |
| 1995 | $450 | +9.2% |
| 1994 | $412 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | $396 | -1.2% |
| 1992 | $401 | -0.2% |
| 1991 | $402 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | $398 | +5.3% |
| 1989 | $378 | +6.2% |
| 1988 | $356 | +5.0% |
| 1987 | $339 | +6.6% |
| 1986 | $318 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | $318 | +5.0% |
| 1984 | $303 | +9.4% |
| 1983 | $277 | -5.8% |
| 1982 | $294 | -8.7% |
| 1981 | $322 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | $311 | — |
4. Bangladesh GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+16.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+73.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+377.2%
(2006 to 2026)
Bangladesh’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as manufacturing, exports, urbanization, infrastructure, employment, and domestic economic activity have expanded. Population growth, inflation, exchange rates, investment, and global demand for exports can affect the pace of annual improvement. Historical data helps show how sustained national economic growth has translated into changes in output per person across different stages of development.
5. Bangladesh GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Bangladesh
$2,911
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Bangladesh’s GDP per capita is approximately
84.8%
below the
Asia average
and
88.4%
below the world average.
6. Bangladesh GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #33 | Philippines | $4,443 |
| #34 | Iran | $3,415 |
| #35 | Kyrgyzstan | $3,202 |
| #36 | Bangladesh | $2,911 |
| #37 | Cambodia | $2,902 |
| #38 | India | $2,813 |
| #39 | State of Palestine | $2,443 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Bangladesh
Bangladesh GDP (Nominal)
$510.7 Billion
(2026)
Bangladesh GDP Per Capita
$2,911
(2026)
Bangladesh’s total GDP reflects the growing scale of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output among the population. The difference between these measures is particularly important because Bangladesh has a large number of residents. Total GDP indicates overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a more useful perspective on production generated for each person.
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8. Bangladesh GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,048 | +4.7% |
| 2028 | $3,214 | +5.4% |
| 2029 | $3,451 | +7.4% |
| 2030 | $3,725 | +7.9% |
Bangladesh GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,725 by 2030, representing a 28.0% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Bangladesh GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Bangladesh GDP per capita is estimated at $2,911 in 2026.
It ranks #147 globally and #36 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 10.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 16.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 73.4%.
It is approximately 84.8% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 88.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,725 by 2030, 28.0% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Bangladesh GDP Per Capita FAQs
Bangladesh GDP per capita is estimated at $2,911 in 2026.
Bangladesh ranks #147 globally and #36 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.4% compared with 2025.
Bangladesh GDP per capita was approximately $1,496 in 2015.
Bangladesh GDP per capita is approximately 84.8% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.