The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of Bangladesh amounted to about 40.13 percent in 2024. Between 2003 and 2024, the ratio rose by approximately 3.09 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The ratio will steadily rise by around 3.76 percentage points over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.

Bangladesh Debt to GDP data was reported at 36.300 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36.340 % for 2023. Bangladesh Debt to GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 36.300 % from Jun 2020 (Median) to 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.730 % in 2020 and a record low of 32.410 % in 2021. Bangladesh Debt to GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.F023: Government Debt.

Historical dataset showing Bangladesh debt to gdp ratio by year from 2001 to 2003.

Bangladesh: Government debt as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 31.7 percent, an increase from 29.5 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 61.85 percent, based on data from 137 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1995 to 2023 is 37.49 percent. The minimum value, 25.7 percent, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 50 percent was recorded in 2002.

Key information about Bangladesh External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP

• Bangladesh External Debt: Short Term accounted for 3.2 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2024, compared with the ratio of 3.6 % in the previous year.
• Bangladesh External Debt: Short Term: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from 2012 to 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4.5 % in 2022 and a record low of 1.1 % in 2012.

CEIC shifts year-end for annual Short Term External Debt as % of Nominal GDP. Short Term External Debt as % of Nominal GDP is calculated from quarterly Short Term External Debt and annual Nominal GDP. The World Bank provides Short Term External Debt in USD. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Bangladesh Bank average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Nominal GDP prior to 2016 is based on old classification of data. Nominal GDP is reported in annual frequency, ending in June of each year.


Related information about Bangladesh External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of Bangladesh, Current Account recorded a deficit of 534.0 USD mn in Oct 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 300.0 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Bangladesh Direct Investment Abroad fell by 2.0 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 1.8 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Bangladesh External Debt: Short Term value stood at 14.2 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 460.2 USD bn in Jun 2022.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Portfolio Debt Liabilities to GDP for Bangladesh (DDDM10BDA156NWDB) from 2000 to 2020 about Bangladesh, liabilities, debt, gross, and GDP.

Key information about Bangladesh External Debt

• Bangladesh External Debt reached 103.8 USD bn in Jun 2024, compared with 99.3 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Bangladesh External Debt: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Sep 2011 to Jun 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 103.8 USD bn in Jun 2024 and a record low of 22.1 USD bn in Mar 2012.

The World Bank provides External Deb in USD.


Related information about Bangladesh External Debt

• In the latest reports of Bangladesh, Current Account recorded a deficit of 522.2 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 949.0 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Bangladesh Direct Investment Abroad remained the same 0.0 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 85.9 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 460.2 USD bn in Jun 2022.

Gross portfolio debt liabilities to GDP (%) in Bangladesh was reported at 0.53662 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bangladesh - Gross portfolio debt liabilities to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

This scatter chart displays GDP (current US$) against central government debt (% of GDP) in Bangladesh. The data is about countries per year.

Key information about Bangladesh Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP

• Bangladesh Private Debt accounted for 32.63 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a ratio of 33.11 % in the previous year
• Bangladesh Private Debt contribution to Nominal GDP ratio is updated yearly, available from Dec 1974 to Dec 2024, with an average share of 20.41 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 38.32 % in Dec 2012 and a record low of 1.68 % in Dec 1975

CEIC shifts year-end for annual Private Debt as % of Nominal GDP. CEIC calculates annual Private Debt as % of Nominal GDP from annual Private Debt and annual Nominal GDP. Bangladesh Bank provides Private Debt in local currency. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Private Debt as % of Nominal GDP prior to 2016 is calculated from Nominal GDP based on old classification of data and prior to 2006 sourced from the World Bank. Private Debt and Nominal GDP are reported in annual frequency, ending in Jun of each year.

This bar chart displays central government debt (% of GDP) by region using the aggregation average, weighted by gdp in Bangladesh. The data is about countries per year.

Outstanding External Debt as Percentage of GDP data was reported at 13.730 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.080 % for 2022. Outstanding External Debt as Percentage of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 20.300 % from Jun 1997 (Median) to 2023, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.960 % in 1997 and a record low of 10.770 % in 2019. Outstanding External Debt as Percentage of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bangladesh Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.JB012: Outstanding External Debt.

Bangladesh BD: General Government: Gross Debt: % of GDP data was reported at 43.886 % in 2030. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.112 % for 2029. Bangladesh BD: General Government: Gross Debt: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 34.989 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2030, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.886 % in 2030 and a record low of 27.720 % in 2016. Bangladesh BD: General Government: Gross Debt: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.

Key information about Bangladesh External Debt: Short Term

• Bangladesh External Debt: Short Term value stood at 14.2 USD bn in Jun 2024, compared with 12.9 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Bangladesh External Debt: Short Term data is updated quarterly, available from Sep 2011 to Jun 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20.6 USD bn in Jun 2022 and a record low of 0.0 USD mn in Mar 2012.

The World Bank provides Short Term External Debt in USD.


Related information about Bangladesh External Debt: Short Term

• In the latest reports of Bangladesh, Current Account recorded a deficit of 522.2 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 949.0 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Bangladesh Direct Investment Abroad remained the same 0.0 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 85.9 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 460.2 USD bn in Jun 2022.

This scatter chart displays central government debt (% of GDP) against military expenditure (% of GDP) in Bangladesh. The data is about countries per year.

Utang Pemerintah:% dari PDB Bangladesh dilaporkan sebesar 26.6 % pada 2024. Rekor ini naik dibanding sebelumnya yaitu 23.6 % untuk 2023. Data Utang Pemerintah:% dari PDB Bangladesh diperbarui tahunan, dengan rata-rata 20.6 % dari 2010 sampai 2024, dengan 15 observasi. Data ini mencapai angka tertinggi sebesar 26.6 % pada 2024 dan rekor terendah sebesar 14.2 % pada 2017. Data Utang Pemerintah:% dari PDB Bangladesh tetap berstatus aktif di CEIC dan dilaporkan oleh CEIC Data. Data dikategorikan dalam Global Economic Monitor World Trend Plus – Table: Government Debt: % of Nominal GDP: Annual.

Os dados de Dívida do Governo:% do PIB de Bangladesh foram registrados em 26.6 % em 2024. Este é um registro de um aumento com relação aos números anteriores de 23.6 % em 2023. Os dados de Dívida do Governo:% do PIB de Bangladesh são atualizados anualmente, com uma média de 20.6 % em 2010 até 2024, com 15 observações. Os dados alcançaram um alto recorde de 26.6 % em 2024 e um baixo recorde de 14.2 % em 2017. Os dados de Dívida do Governo:% do PIB de Bangladesh permanecem com status ativo na CEIC e são reportados pela fonte: CEIC Data. Os dados são classificados sob o World Trend Plus’ Global Economic Monitor – Table: Government Debt: % of Nominal GDP: Annual.

Utang Luar Negeri: Jangka Pendek:% dari PDB Bangladesh dilaporkan sebesar 3.2 % pada 2024. Rekor ini turun dibanding sebelumnya yaitu 3.6 % untuk 2023. Data Utang Luar Negeri: Jangka Pendek:% dari PDB Bangladesh diperbarui tahunan, dengan rata-rata 3.2 % dari 2012 sampai 2024, dengan 13 observasi. Data ini mencapai angka tertinggi sebesar 4.5 % pada 2022 dan rekor terendah sebesar 1.1 % pada 2012. Data Utang Luar Negeri: Jangka Pendek:% dari PDB Bangladesh tetap berstatus aktif di CEIC dan dilaporkan oleh CEIC Data. Data dikategorikan dalam Global Economic Monitor World Trend Plus – Table: External Debt: Short Term: % of Nominal GDP: Annual.