Portfolio Investment, net in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Portfolio Investment, net was 189.92 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
189.92 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 16.4%
World rank
69th
of 187 countries
All-time high
1.18 billion BoP, current US$
in 2011
All-time low
-967.90 million BoP, current US$
in 2014
Years of data
41
1983–2025
Portfolio Investment, net in Bangladesh, 1983–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net in Bangladesh is 189.92 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 16.4% on the previous year and up 193.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Bangladesh peaked at 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, -967.90 million BoP, current US$, in 2014.
That places Bangladesh 69th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio Investment, net in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | -1.27 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1984 | -1.62 million BoP, current US$ | +28.1% |
| 1985 | 7.19 million BoP, current US$ | -542.6% |
| 1987 | 64,516 BoP, current US$ | -99.1% |
| 1989 | -1.70 million BoP, current US$ | -2741.8% |
| 1990 | -280,926 BoP, current US$ | -83.5% |
| 1991 | -2.21 million BoP, current US$ | +688.1% |
| 1992 | -8.73 million BoP, current US$ | +294.3% |
| 1993 | -8.36 million BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1994 | -105.86 million BoP, current US$ | +1165.5% |
| 1995 | 15.23 million BoP, current US$ | -114.4% |
| 1996 | 117.04 million BoP, current US$ | +668.5% |
| 1997 | 9.89 million BoP, current US$ | -91.5% |
| 1998 | 4.09 million BoP, current US$ | -58.7% |
| 1999 | 1.27 million BoP, current US$ | -68.9% |
| 2000 | -1.29 million BoP, current US$ | -201.6% |
| 2001 | 3.37 million BoP, current US$ | -360.6% |
| 2002 | 2.56 million BoP, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 2003 | -1.63 million BoP, current US$ | -163.7% |
| 2004 | -4.29 million BoP, current US$ | +163.3% |
| 2005 | -19.52 million BoP, current US$ | +354.8% |
| 2006 | 515.60 million BoP, current US$ | -2741.3% |
| 2007 | -130.69 million BoP, current US$ | -125.3% |
| 2008 | -73.89 million BoP, current US$ | -43.5% |
| 2009 | -220.40 million BoP, current US$ | +198.3% |
| 2010 | 401.12 million BoP, current US$ | -282.0% |
| 2011 | 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +194.1% |
| 2012 | 696,224 BoP, current US$ | -99.9% |
| 2013 | -126.53 million BoP, current US$ | -18274.3% |
| 2014 | -967.90 million BoP, current US$ | +664.9% |
| 2015 | -203.40 million BoP, current US$ | -79.0% |
| 2016 | -42.07 million BoP, current US$ | -79.3% |
| 2017 | 178.79 million BoP, current US$ | -525.0% |
| 2018 | -22.45 million BoP, current US$ | -112.6% |
| 2019 | 386.41 million BoP, current US$ | -1820.9% |
| 2020 | 190.11 million BoP, current US$ | -50.8% |
| 2021 | 313.40 million BoP, current US$ | +64.9% |
| 2022 | 323.22 million BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 323.75 million BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 227.30 million BoP, current US$ | -29.8% |
| 2025 | 189.92 million BoP, current US$ | -16.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 531,827 BoP, current US$ | -1.70 million BoP, current US$ | 7.19 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 2.21 million BoP, current US$ | -105.86 million BoP, current US$ | 117.04 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.98 million BoP, current US$ | -220.40 million BoP, current US$ | 515.60 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.43 million BoP, current US$ | -967.90 million BoP, current US$ | 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 261.29 million BoP, current US$ | 189.92 million BoP, current US$ | 323.75 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 66 Laos 250.28 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 67 Bahamas 238.60 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 68 Jordan 212.39 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 70 Czechia 183.43 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 71 Aruba 168.32 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 72 Tajikistan 166.58 million BoP, current US$ 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)
- 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 portfolio investment, net in Bangladesh?
- Portfolio investment, net in Bangladesh was 189.92 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was -967.90 million BoP, current US$ in 2014.
- How does Bangladesh rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Bangladesh ranks 69th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio Investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment includes cross-border flows and positions involving debt or equity securities, other than those included in direct investment or reserve assets. 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.