Bangladesh vs China: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Bangladesh
22.4%
in 2025
China
24.7%
in 2025
Bangladesh rank
12th
China rank
9th
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) over time
- Bangladesh
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 24.7% against 22.4% in Bangladesh, a difference of 2.3%.
That makes China's figure about 1.1 times Bangladesh's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 12th and China ranks 9th of 202 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.5% | 31.6% | 16.1% | China |
| 2010s | 18.0% | 29.1% | 11.0% | China |
| 2020s | 21.7% | 25.5% | 3.7% | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp), Bangladesh or China?
- China, at 24.7% against 22.4% in Bangladesh as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) between Bangladesh and China?
- 2.3%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and China?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
- How do Bangladesh and China rank globally for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Bangladesh ranks 12th and China ranks 9th of 202 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.