Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 18.53 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Bangladesh, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Bangladesh stood at 18.53. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Bangladesh peaked at 18.53 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.43, in 1972.
That places Bangladesh 50th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.7 | — |
| 1961 | 2.9 | +7.4% |
| 1962 | 2.8 | -3.2% |
| 1963 | 2.77 | -1.2% |
| 1964 | 2.89 | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 3.07 | +6.1% |
| 1966 | 3.12 | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 3.45 | +10.3% |
| 1968 | 3.41 | -1.0% |
| 1969 | 3.43 | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 3.44 | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 2.77 | -19.7% |
| 1972 | 1.43 | -48.4% |
| 1973 | 2.71 | +90.2% |
| 1974 | 6.12 | +125.7% |
| 1975 | 4.97 | -18.8% |
| 1976 | 5.57 | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 6.84 | +22.9% |
| 1978 | 8.04 | +17.5% |
| 1979 | 8.54 | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 10.59 | +24.0% |
| 1981 | 10.61 | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 9.34 | -12.0% |
| 1983 | 8.95 | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 9.2 | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 9.49 | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 12.82 | +35.1% |
| 1987 | 9.38 | -26.8% |
| 1988 | 8.3 | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 7.9 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 7.39 | -6.4% |
| 1991 | 7.1 | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 7.33 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 8.15 | +11.3% |
| 1994 | 8.57 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 9.01 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 9.94 | +10.3% |
| 1997 | 10.23 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 11.54 | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 11.97 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 11.82 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 12 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 13.05 | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 13.54 | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 14.03 | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 14.74 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 15.14 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 15.5 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 16.51 | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 17.02 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 17.23 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 17.43 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 17.82 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 17.05 | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 17.77 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 17.7 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 18.26 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 18.31 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 18.45 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 18.53 | +0.4% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 18.53 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.64, 1.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 18.53 is above the median for South Asia, which is 18.43, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +125.7% | 2.71 | 6.12 |
| 1973 | +90.2% | 1.43 | 2.71 |
| 1972 | -48.4% | 2.77 | 1.43 |
| 1986 | +35.1% | 9.49 | 12.82 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.05 | 2.7 | 3.45 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.04 | 1.43 | 8.54 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.66 | 7.9 | 12.82 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.12 | 7.1 | 11.97 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.34 | 11.82 | 17.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.86 | 17.05 | 18.53 | 10 |
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 fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Bangladesh?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Bangladesh was 18.53 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 18.53 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.43 in 1972.
- How does Bangladesh rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Bangladesh ranks 50th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.