Gross capital formation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Gross capital formation was 10.53 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
10.53 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
22nd
of 169 countries
All-time high
10.79 trillion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
40.47 billion constant LCU
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 LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Bangladesh stood at 10.53 trillion constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is 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 10.79 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 40.47 billion constant LCU, in 1972.
Bangladesh ranks 22nd of 169 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 in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 42.90 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 50.95 billion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 1962 | 82.48 billion constant LCU | +61.9% |
| 1963 | 63.10 billion constant LCU | -23.5% |
| 1964 | 79.06 billion constant LCU | +25.3% |
| 1965 | 88.43 billion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 1966 | 92.19 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 104.06 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1968 | 140.41 billion constant LCU | +34.9% |
| 1969 | 129.34 billion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 1970 | 120.18 billion constant LCU | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 91.24 billion constant LCU | -24.1% |
| 1972 | 40.47 billion constant LCU | -55.6% |
| 1973 | 79.52 billion constant LCU | +96.5% |
| 1974 | 196.67 billion constant LCU | +147.3% |
| 1975 | 153.23 billion constant LCU | -22.1% |
| 1976 | 181.19 billion constant LCU | +18.3% |
| 1977 | 228.71 billion constant LCU | +26.2% |
| 1978 | 287.74 billion constant LCU | +25.8% |
| 1979 | 320.48 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 376.39 billion constant LCU | +17.4% |
| 1981 | 462.42 billion constant LCU | +22.9% |
| 1982 | 502.15 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 524.80 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 577.05 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1985 | 611.24 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 645.55 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 711.98 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 1988 | 722.89 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 758.49 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 800.33 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 820.01 billion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 852.87 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 948.09 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 1.04 trillion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 1.14 trillion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 1.27 trillion constant LCU | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 1.35 trillion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 1.48 trillion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 1.60 trillion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 1.72 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 1.85 trillion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 1.99 trillion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 2.14 trillion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 2.32 trillion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 2.55 trillion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 2.80 trillion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 3.00 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 3.29 trillion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 3.53 trillion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 3.84 trillion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 4.20 trillion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 4.65 trillion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 4.90 trillion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 5.38 trillion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 5.76 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 6.28 trillion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 6.80 trillion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 7.63 trillion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 2019 | 8.15 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 8.47 trillion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 9.16 trillion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 10.23 trillion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 10.45 trillion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 10.79 trillion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 10.53 trillion constant LCU | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 87.29 billion constant LCU | 42.90 billion constant LCU | 140.41 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 169.94 billion constant LCU | 40.47 billion constant LCU | 320.48 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 589.30 billion constant LCU | 376.39 billion constant LCU | 758.49 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.13 trillion constant LCU | 800.33 billion constant LCU | 1.60 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.52 trillion constant LCU | 1.72 trillion constant LCU | 3.53 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.76 trillion constant LCU | 3.84 trillion constant LCU | 8.15 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.94 trillion constant LCU | 8.47 trillion constant LCU | 10.79 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 19 Mongolia 14.55 trillion constant LCU compare
- 20 Côte d'Ivoire 14.04 trillion constant LCU compare
- 21 Hungary 11.56 trillion constant LCU compare
- 23 Madagascar 10.04 trillion constant LCU compare
- 24 Costa Rica 9.46 trillion constant LCU compare
- 25 Kazakhstan 7.77 trillion constant LCU 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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.09 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 2,842 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.05 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 2,740 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 11.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 127.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Bangladesh?
- Gross capital formation in Bangladesh was 10.53 trillion constant LCU 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 10.79 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.47 billion constant LCU in 1972.
- How does Bangladesh rank for gross capital formation?
- Bangladesh ranks 22nd out of 169 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 LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.