Gross capital formation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Gross capital formation was 130.24 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
130.24 billion current US$
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
31st
of 187 countries
All-time high
147.46 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
294.72 million current US$
in 1960
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 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$, in 1960.
Bangladesh ranks 31st of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 294.72 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 372.37 million current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1962 | 609.28 million current US$ | +63.6% |
| 1963 | 524.27 million current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1964 | 644.99 million current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1965 | 677.86 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 580.66 million current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1967 | 776.76 million current US$ | +33.8% |
| 1968 | 1.06 billion current US$ | +36.4% |
| 1969 | 1.06 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.02 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 720.09 million current US$ | -29.4% |
| 1972 | 295.40 million current US$ | -59.0% |
| 1973 | 704.52 million current US$ | +138.5% |
| 1974 | 922.78 million current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1975 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +29.6% |
| 1976 | 1.00 billion current US$ | -16.1% |
| 1977 | 1.11 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1978 | 1.53 billion current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1979 | 1.74 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 2.62 billion current US$ | +50.2% |
| 1981 | 3.47 billion current US$ | +32.6% |
| 1982 | 3.22 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 2.92 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 3.12 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 3.53 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1986 | 3.52 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 3.76 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 4.18 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1989 | 4.64 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 5.20 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 5.23 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 5.49 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 5.95 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 6.21 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 7.25 billion current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1996 | 9.63 billion current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1997 | 10.53 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 11.06 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 11.65 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 12.71 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 13.05 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 13.32 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 14.85 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 16.27 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 17.95 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 18.77 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 20.84 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 24.01 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 26.85 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 30.26 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 35.27 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2012 | 37.68 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 42.58 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 49.41 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2015 | 56.37 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 80.20 billion current US$ | +42.3% |
| 2017 | 90.90 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 102.27 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 113.14 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2020 | 117.08 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 129.12 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 147.46 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2023 | 135.38 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 138.19 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 130.24 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 130.24 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.91 billion current US$, 22.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 130.24 billion current US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 22.82 billion current US$, 5.7× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation in Bangladesh changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +138.5% | 295.40 million current US$ | 704.52 million current US$ |
| 1972 | -59.0% | 720.09 million current US$ | 295.40 million current US$ |
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
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 10.10 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0575 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 44.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.004 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.51 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.5 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Bangladesh?
- Gross capital formation in Bangladesh was 130.24 billion current US$ 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 187 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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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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.