Gross fixed capital formation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Gross fixed capital formation was 10.53 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Bangladesh, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Bangladesh stood at 10.53 trillion constant LCU.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 82.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Bangladesh peaked at 10.79 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 376.39 billion constant LCU, in 1980.
That places Bangladesh 21st out of 167 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 376.39 billion constant LCU | — |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 18 Côte d'Ivoire 13.18 trillion constant LCU compare
- 19 Mongolia 12.83 trillion constant LCU compare
- 20 Hungary 11.31 trillion constant LCU compare
- 22 Iraq 10.13 trillion constant LCU compare
- 23 Costa Rica 9.43 trillion constant LCU compare
- 24 Madagascar 7.80 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 (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)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 331,148 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual 29.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual 40.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate -26.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0241 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 62.69 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Bangladesh?
- Gross fixed 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 fixed capital formation recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 10.79 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 376.39 billion constant LCU in 1980.
- How does Bangladesh rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Bangladesh ranks 21st out of 167 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed 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 fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.