Gross capital formation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Gross capital formation was 130.24 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Bangladesh, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Bangladesh stood at 130.24 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 131.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Bangladesh peaked at 147.46 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 294.72 million current US$, in 1960.
Bangladesh ranks 31st of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 659.98 million current US$ | 294.72 million current US$ | 1.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.03 billion current US$ | 295.40 million current US$ | 1.74 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.50 billion current US$ | 2.62 billion current US$ | 4.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.82 billion current US$ | 5.20 billion current US$ | 11.65 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.86 billion current US$ | 12.71 billion current US$ | 26.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.81 billion current US$ | 30.26 billion current US$ | 113.14 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 132.91 billion current US$ | 117.08 billion current US$ | 147.46 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More economy & growth data for Bangladesh
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -5.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 8.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,985 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 22.4% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 348.69 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,985 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 120.86 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 110.49 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 914.21 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.33 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Bangladesh?
- Gross capital formation in Bangladesh was 130.24 billion current 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 147.46 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 294.72 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Bangladesh rank for gross capital formation?
- Bangladesh ranks 31st out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.0%. 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 (current US$). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.