Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
25th
of 181 countries
All-time high
10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
678,401 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1975
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Bangladesh, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Bangladesh stood at 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 119.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Bangladesh peaked at 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 678,401 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1975.
Bangladesh ranks 25th of 181 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 domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 687,407 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 727,894 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 776,823 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1964 | 772,190 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 759,121 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1966 | 766,390 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 740,015 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 1968 | 763,342 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 796,674 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1970 | 855,689 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1971 | 846,309 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1972 | 809,626 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1973 | 689,087 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -14.9% |
| 1974 | 701,903 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 678,401 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 768,216 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1977 | 823,884 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 847,453 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 900,084 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 897,603 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 915,656 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 914,773 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 932,050 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 1.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 1.07 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 1.09 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 1.10 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 1.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 1.28 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 1.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 1.38 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 1.46 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 1.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 1.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 1.65 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 1.64 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 1.63 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 1.58 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 1.63 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 1.68 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 1.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 1.82 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 1.87 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 1.95 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 2.13 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 2.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 2.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 3.07 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 3.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 2011 | 4.18 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 4.45 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 4.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 5.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 5.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 6.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 6.64 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 7.40 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 8.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 8.68 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 9.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 10.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 518,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 20.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for South Asia, which is 4.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 2.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 754,428 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 687,407 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 796,674 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 792,065 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 678,401 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 900,084 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.04 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 897,603 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.28 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.65 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.63 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.07 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.64 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 8.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.68 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 8.68 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 22 United Kingdom 14.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 23 United Arab Emirates 11.45 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 24 British Virgin Islands 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 26 Italy 10.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 27 Ireland 10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 28 Denmark 9.80 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 33.5 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Bangladesh?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Bangladesh was 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 678,401 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1975.
- How does Bangladesh rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Bangladesh ranks 25th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.