Bangladesh: economy and key statistics
Bangladesh is number 37 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $456.3 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $2,597. The economy grew by 3.5% in 2025. Unemployment is 3.8%. The economy is 52% services, 34% industry, 11% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 32 R&D labs.
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National power
Bangladesh is number 49 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 43.1 out of 100: economic 68, technology 14, military 34 and human capital 68.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $456.3 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $1.78 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $2,597 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +3.5% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 8.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 2025 |
| Population | 175.7 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 74.7 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 52% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 34% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 11% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 11% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.4% of GDP | 2025 |
| Internet users | 53% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Other economies in Asia
- China (#2)
- Japan (#4)
- India (#6)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Pakistan (#41)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
- Macao (#94)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Bangladesh?
Bangladesh had a GDP of $456.3 billion in 2025, ranking number 37 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Bangladesh?
GDP per person in Bangladesh was $2,597 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Bangladesh growing?
The economy of Bangladesh grew by 3.5% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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