Total reserves in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Total reserves was 28.56 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
28.56 billion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
up 33.5%
World rank
60th
of 182 countries
All-time high
46.17 billion includes gold, current US$
in 2021
All-time low
138.20 million includes gold, current US$
in 1974
Years of data
54
1972–2025
Total reserves in Bangladesh, 1972–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves in Bangladesh stood at 28.56 billion includes gold, current US$.
That represents a change of up 33.5% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Bangladesh peaked at 46.17 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 138.20 million includes gold, current US$, in 1974.
Bangladesh ranks 60th of 182 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 270.47 million includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 143.20 million includes gold, current US$ | -47.1% |
| 1974 | 138.20 million includes gold, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 148.26 million includes gold, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1976 | 288.92 million includes gold, current US$ | +94.9% |
| 1977 | 241.50 million includes gold, current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1978 | 321.26 million includes gold, current US$ | +33.0% |
| 1979 | 413.65 million includes gold, current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1980 | 331.19 million includes gold, current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1981 | 159.68 million includes gold, current US$ | -51.8% |
| 1982 | 208.53 million includes gold, current US$ | +30.6% |
| 1983 | 545.88 million includes gold, current US$ | +161.8% |
| 1984 | 408.09 million includes gold, current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1985 | 356.20 million includes gold, current US$ | -12.7% |
| 1986 | 434.86 million includes gold, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1987 | 876.25 million includes gold, current US$ | +101.5% |
| 1988 | 1.08 billion includes gold, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1989 | 532.10 million includes gold, current US$ | -50.6% |
| 1990 | 659.57 million includes gold, current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1991 | 1.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | +98.3% |
| 1992 | 1.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | +41.7% |
| 1993 | 2.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | +32.0% |
| 1994 | 3.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1995 | 2.38 billion includes gold, current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1996 | 1.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | -21.3% |
| 1997 | 1.61 billion includes gold, current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1998 | 1.94 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1999 | 1.63 billion includes gold, current US$ | -15.6% |
| 2000 | 1.52 billion includes gold, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2001 | 1.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 1.72 billion includes gold, current US$ | +31.9% |
| 2003 | 2.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | +52.4% |
| 2004 | 3.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2005 | 2.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2006 | 3.88 billion includes gold, current US$ | +37.2% |
| 2007 | 5.28 billion includes gold, current US$ | +36.1% |
| 2008 | 5.79 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 10.34 billion includes gold, current US$ | +78.7% |
| 2010 | 11.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 9.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2012 | 12.75 billion includes gold, current US$ | +39.0% |
| 2013 | 18.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | +41.8% |
| 2014 | 22.32 billion includes gold, current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2015 | 27.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2016 | 32.28 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2017 | 33.43 billion includes gold, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 32.03 billion includes gold, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 32.70 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 43.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | +32.0% |
| 2021 | 46.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 33.75 billion includes gold, current US$ | -26.9% |
| 2023 | 21.86 billion includes gold, current US$ | -35.2% |
| 2024 | 21.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 28.56 billion includes gold, current US$ | +33.5% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 28.56 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.39 billion includes gold, current US$, 6.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 28.56 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 13.60 billion includes gold, current US$, 2.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 245.68 million includes gold, current US$ | 138.20 million includes gold, current US$ | 413.65 million includes gold, current US$ | 8 |
| 1980s | 492.93 million includes gold, current US$ | 159.68 million includes gold, current US$ | 1.08 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.89 billion includes gold, current US$ | 659.57 million includes gold, current US$ | 3.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | 1.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10.34 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.14 billion includes gold, current US$ | 9.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | 33.43 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | 21.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | 46.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 57 Lebanon 33.30 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 58 Guatemala 32.75 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 59 Macao 30.64 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 61 New Zealand 28.15 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 62 Cambodia 27.52 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 63 Jordan 26.56 billion includes gold, 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 33.5 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Bangladesh?
- Total reserves in Bangladesh was 28.56 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 46.17 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 138.20 million includes gold, current US$ in 1974.
- How does Bangladesh rank for total reserves?
- Bangladesh ranks 60th out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. 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.