Bangladesh GDP (2026)

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Bangladesh has emerged as one of South Asia's fastest-growing economies, supported by a strong manufacturing sector, expanding exports, rising domestic consumption, and continuous infrastructure development. The country is one of the world's largest exporters of ready-made garments and has steadily diversified into pharmaceuticals, information technology, shipbuilding, and light engineering. Ongoing investment in transportation, energy, and digital infrastructure continues to strengthen Bangladesh's long-term economic potential. This page provides the latest Bangladesh GDP data, historical trends, and economic outlook for 2026.

Bangladesh Live GDP
$300,034,507,333
GDP Added Today
$607,466,237
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.70%
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +1.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$2,911
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$275
Global Rank (Nominal)
#37
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Bangladesh GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $510.71B
Lowest GDP $23.90B
Average Growth 5.01%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 7.90%
Weakest Growth 0.00%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Bangladesh 0.40%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 49.78%
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Key Findings

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Bangladesh's GDP in 2026 is $510.71B.

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It ranks #37 among 218 countries.

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Bangladesh contributes 0.40% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $2,911 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.70% in 2026.

Historical Data

Bangladesh GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $510,705,000,000 4.70% $2,911 0.40% #37
2025 $457,904,000,000 3.50% $2,636 0.39% #37
2024 $450,461,000,000 4.20% $2,619 0.40% #35
2023 $451,534,000,000 5.80% $2,652 0.42% #34
2022 $460,201,000,000 7.10% $2,731 0.45% #35
2021 $416,265,000,000 6.90% $2,498 0.42% #36
2020 $373,902,000,000 3.40% $2,270 0.43% #33
2019 $351,238,000,000 7.90% $2,154 0.40% #38
2018 $321,379,000,000 7.30% $1,992 0.37% #42
2017 $293,755,000,000 6.60% $1,840 0.36% #42
2016 $265,236,000,000 7.10% $1,679 0.34% #43
2015 $233,687,000,000 6.60% $1,496 0.31% #45
2014 $207,102,000,000 6.10% $1,340 0.26% #53
2013 $179,676,000,000 6.00% $1,176 0.23% #58
2012 $159,749,000,000 6.50% $1,058 0.21% #59
2011 $154,097,000,000 6.50% $1,032 0.21% #58
2010 $138,094,000,000 5.60% $936 0.21% #57
2009 $122,760,000,000 5.00% $841 0.20% #53
2008 $109,765,000,000 6.00% $761 0.17% #60
2007 $95,374,000,000 7.10% $669 0.16% #58
2006 $86,028,000,000 6.70% $610 0.16% #57
2005 $79,530,000,000 6.50% $572 0.17% #56
2004 $77,152,000,000 5.20% $563 0.17% #53
2003 $71,755,000,000 4.70% $532 0.18% #53
2002 $65,036,000,000 3.80% $491 0.18% #51
2001 $62,537,000,000 5.10% $481 0.18% #50
2000 $61,687,000,000 5.30% $483 0.18% #50
1999 $61,526,000,000 4.70% $491 0.19% #49
1998 $59,879,000,000 5.20% $488 0.19% #49
1997 $57,599,000,000 4.50% $479 0.18% #50
1996 $55,445,000,000 4.60% $471 0.17% #50
1995 $51,842,000,000 4.90% $450 0.16% #50
1994 $46,438,000,000 4.10% $412 0.16% #49
1993 $43,684,000,000 4.60% $396 0.17% #51
1992 $43,292,000,000 5.00% $401 0.17% #49
1991 $42,488,000,000 3.30% $402 0.17% #49
1990 $41,068,000,000 5.90% $398 0.18% #48
1989 $38,070,000,000 2.60% $378 0.19% #49
1988 $34,914,000,000 2.20% $356 0.18% #48
1987 $32,449,000,000 3.70% $339 0.19% #51
1986 $29,639,000,000 4.20% $318 0.20% #48
1985 $28,819,000,000 3.20% $318 0.23% #46
1984 $26,817,000,000 5.20% $303 0.22% #48
1983 $23,904,000,000 4.00% $277 0.20% #50
1982 $24,678,000,000 2.40% $294 0.22% #50
1981 $26,355,000,000 3.80% $322 0.23% #49
1980 $24,775,000,000 0.00% $311 0.22% #50

Bangladesh GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $539,741,000,000 4.30% $3,048 0.41% #37
2028 $574,318,000,000 4.50% $3,214 0.42% #37
2029 $621,977,000,000 5.70% $3,451 0.43% #35
2030 $677,005,000,000 5.80% $3,725 0.45% #32
2031 $740,011,000,000 6.10% $4,039 0.47% #31

Bangladesh Economy Overview

Bangladesh has developed into a resilient lower-middle-income economy driven by manufacturing, services, agriculture, and international trade. The ready-made garment industry remains the country's largest export sector, accounting for a significant share of employment and foreign exchange earnings. Other important industries include textiles, pharmaceuticals, leather products, food processing, shipbuilding, and information technology.

The services sector continues to expand through banking, telecommunications, retail, transportation, education, and healthcare. Meanwhile, large-scale investments in roads, bridges, ports, power generation, and digital connectivity are improving productivity and supporting long-term economic growth. A young workforce, growing urbanization, and rising consumer demand continue to position Bangladesh as one of Asia's fastest-growing emerging markets.

Bangladesh GDP Outlook

Bangladesh's economic outlook remains positive, supported by strong export performance, increasing domestic demand, infrastructure investment, and continued industrial expansion. Growth is expected to benefit from ongoing improvements in logistics, energy production, digital transformation, and manufacturing capacity. While global economic conditions and external demand may create short-term challenges, Bangladesh is well positioned to maintain steady economic growth and strengthen its role within the regional and global economy.