Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Merchandise exports by continent of destination was 0.3% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bangladesh, 1972–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 0.3% for merchandise exports by continent of destination in 2014.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 470.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bangladesh peaked at 0.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2006.
Bangladesh ranks 40th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.1% | — |
| 1973 | 0.2% | +65.4% |
| 1974 | 0.2% | -1.4% |
| 1975 | 0.1% | -61.3% |
| 1976 | 0.2% | +161.9% |
| 1977 | 0.2% | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 0.1% | -24.0% |
| 1979 | 0.2% | +40.5% |
| 1980 | 0.2% | +13.7% |
| 1981 | 0.1% | -36.8% |
| 1982 | 0.1% | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 0.1% | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 0.2% | +31.2% |
| 1985 | 0.1% | -37.5% |
| 1986 | 0.1% | -25.1% |
| 1987 | 0.1% | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 0.1% | +29.2% |
| 1989 | 0.1% | -15.2% |
| 1990 | 0.1% | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 0.1% | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 0.1% | -23.6% |
| 1993 | 0.1% | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.1% | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 0.1% | +16.5% |
| 1996 | 0.1% | -25.5% |
| 1997 | 0.1% | +72.3% |
| 1998 | 0.1% | -22.9% |
| 1999 | 0.1% | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 0.1% | +24.6% |
| 2001 | 0.1% | -37.8% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | +16.5% |
| 2009 | 0.1% | +119.6% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | +67.1% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | +45.4% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 0.3% | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 5 |
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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 11.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 117.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 306,336 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 3.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7392 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,920 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 3.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 73.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bangladesh?
- Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bangladesh was 0.3% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2013.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2006.
- How does Bangladesh rank for merchandise exports by continent of destination?
- Bangladesh ranks 40th out of 192 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent of destination rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 470.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures correspond to the value of merchandise exports by continental destination as a share of gross domestic product (GDP). All partner countries are classified into continent groupings according to OWID's classification.