Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) was 102.98 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
102.98 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
31st
of 163 countries
All-time high
105.57 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2024
All-time low
395.81 million constant 2015 US$
in 1972
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Bangladesh, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Bangladesh is 102.98 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 82.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Bangladesh peaked at 105.57 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 395.81 million constant 2015 US$, in 1972.
Bangladesh ranks 31st of 163 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 419.55 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 498.28 million constant 2015 US$ | +18.8% |
| 1962 | 806.65 million constant 2015 US$ | +61.9% |
| 1963 | 617.14 million constant 2015 US$ | -23.5% |
| 1964 | 773.27 million constant 2015 US$ | +25.3% |
| 1965 | 864.92 million constant 2015 US$ | +11.9% |
| 1966 | 901.61 million constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 1.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.9% |
| 1968 | 1.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +34.9% |
| 1969 | 1.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.9% |
| 1970 | 1.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 892.33 million constant 2015 US$ | -24.1% |
| 1972 | 395.81 million constant 2015 US$ | -55.6% |
| 1973 | 777.70 million constant 2015 US$ | +96.5% |
| 1974 | 1.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +147.3% |
| 1975 | 1.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | -22.1% |
| 1976 | 1.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.3% |
| 1977 | 2.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +26.2% |
| 1978 | 2.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.8% |
| 1979 | 3.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 3.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.4% |
| 1981 | 4.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +22.9% |
| 1982 | 4.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 5.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.0% |
| 1985 | 5.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 6.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 6.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.3% |
| 1988 | 7.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 7.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 7.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 8.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 8.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 9.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 10.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 11.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 12.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 13.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 14.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 15.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 16.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 18.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 19.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 20.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 22.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 24.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 27.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 29.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 32.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 34.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 37.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 41.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 45.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 47.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 52.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 56.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 61.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 66.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 74.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.1% |
| 2019 | 79.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 82.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 89.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 100.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 102.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 105.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 102.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.5% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 102.98 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.34 billion constant 2015 US$, 19.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 102.98 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 18.15 billion constant 2015 US$, 5.7× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) in Bangladesh changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +147.3% | 777.70 million constant 2015 US$ | 1.92 billion constant 2015 US$ |
| 1973 | +96.5% | 395.81 million constant 2015 US$ | 777.70 million constant 2015 US$ |
| 1972 | -55.6% | 892.33 million constant 2015 US$ | 395.81 million constant 2015 US$ |
| 1962 | +61.9% | 498.28 million constant 2015 US$ | 806.65 million constant 2015 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 853.74 million constant 2015 US$ | 419.55 million constant 2015 US$ | 1.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 395.81 million constant 2015 US$ | 3.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | 15.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 16.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | 34.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | 37.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | 79.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | 82.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 105.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 28 Argentina 103.96 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 29 Israel 103.93 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 30 Norway 103.74 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 32 Philippines 101.95 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 33 Malaysia 101.08 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 34 Austria 96.05 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Bangladesh
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 6.09 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -0.8666 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0052 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 13.63 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -5.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 9.95 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 23.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Bangladesh?
- Gross capital formation in Bangladesh was 102.98 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 105.57 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 395.81 million constant 2015 US$ in 1972.
- How does Bangladesh rank for gross capital formation?
- Bangladesh ranks 31st out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.