Bangladesh Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
Bangladesh's current account balance was 0.03% in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 90.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's current account balance stood at 0.03% in 2025, a decline of +0.29% from 2024. The IMF projects 0.03% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 67th globally.
Bangladesh's current account balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades, with the country registering a balance of 0.03 in 2025. This value ranks 67th globally, according to World Bank data. The current account balance has oscillated, with the all-time peak of 3.47 in 2009 and the all-time trough of -5.02 in 1981. In comparison, Finland's current balance in 2025 is 0.13, indicating a relatively stable position among developed economies. Bangladesh's current account balance has shown signs of stabilization in recent years, with a notable shift from the all-time low. However, a decline in remittances from Bangladeshi expatriates or a decrease in foreign investment could potentially alter the trajectory, pushing the current account balance into a deficit.
Data & projection
| Year | Current Account Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -1.98% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -1.87% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -1.68% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -1.21% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -0.88% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 0.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.03% | −0.29% | #67 |
| 2024 | 0.32% | +2.89% | #117 |
| 2023 | 1.00% | +4.96% | #123 |
| 2022 | -3.14% | −2.04% | #96 |
| 2021 | -3.79% | −2.34% | #75 |
| 2020 | 0.32% | +1.60% | #124 |
| 2019 | -0.84% | +2.14% | #112 |
| 2018 | -2.21% | −1.75% | #106 |
| 2017 | -2.04% | −3.64% | #97 |
| 2016 | 0.35% | −0.88% | #141 |
| 2015 | 1.32% | +0.64% | #145 |
| 2014 | 0.44% | −0.89% | #131 |
| 2013 | 1.37% | +1.65% | #140 |
| 2012 | 1.93% | +3.38% | #148 |
| 2011 | -0.13% | −2.47% | #138 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's current account balance was 0.03% in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 90.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's current account balance peaked at 3.47% in 2009.
The lowest current account balance in Bangladesh was -5.02% in 1981.
Bangladesh ranks 67th globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's current account balance is projected to reach 0.03% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of Bangladesh in 2025 was 0.03%. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bangladesh Current Account Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/current-account/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}