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Economy of Bangladesh

GDP, industries, trade data, and economic indicators

GDP
$460,201M
USD (nominal)
GDP per Capita
$2,688
USD per person
GDP Growth
+7.1%
Annual rate
HDI Score
0.661
Rank #129 worldwide
Unemployment
5.2%
Of labor force
Inflation
6.2%
Consumer prices

GDP per Capita Comparison

Bangladesh $2,688
United States (reference) $76,330

Bangladesh's GDP per capita is 3.5% of the US level.

Major Industries

Textiles Garments Agriculture Pharmaceuticals Shipbuilding

International Trade

Top Exports

  1. 1 Garments
  2. 2 Textiles
  3. 3 Footwear
  4. 4 Fish
  5. 5 Jute

Top Imports

  1. 1 Petroleum
  2. 2 Machinery
  3. 3 Iron and Steel
  4. 4 Chemicals
  5. 5 Food Products

Top Trade Partners

Currency

Bangladeshi Taka
Currency code: BDT

Human Development Index (HDI)

#129
World Ranking
HDI Score: 0.661 Medium Development
0.0 0.55 0.70 0.80 1.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Bangladesh?
The GDP of Bangladesh is approximately $460,201 million USD.
What are the major industries in Bangladesh?
The major industries in Bangladesh include Textiles, Garments, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Shipbuilding.
What currency does Bangladesh use?
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT).
What is the unemployment rate in Bangladesh?
The unemployment rate in Bangladesh is approximately 5.2%.
What does Bangladesh export?
Bangladesh's top exports include Garments, Textiles, Footwear, Fish, Jute.