Bangladesh FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Bangladesh's fdi inflows was 0.27% in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's fdi inflows stood at 0.27% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.27% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 157th globally.
Bangladesh's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows have experienced a rollercoaster ride since 1972, with the country transitioning from a negligible FDI base to a moderate recipient of foreign capital. The all-time peak of 1.74 billion USD in 2013 indicates a notable increase in investor confidence, as Bangladesh's economy began to stabilise and its textile industry gained prominence on the global stage. Conversely, the all-time trough of -0.05 billion USD in 1979 highlights the challenges faced by the country during a period of economic turmoil and political instability. Currently, Bangladesh ranks 157th globally in terms of FDI inflows, with a value of 0.27 billion USD in 2025, slightly edging out Sudan's 0.28 billion USD. To break into the top-tier FDI recipients, Bangladesh will need to address its infrastructure bottlenecks, improve the business environment, and diversify its economy beyond textiles, thereby unlocking its growth potential and shifting its FDI trajectory upwards.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.21% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.24% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.27% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.27% | −0.02% | #157 |
| 2024 | 0.29% | −0.05% | #162 |
| 2023 | 0.34% | −0.01% | #163 |
| 2022 | 0.35% | −0.07% | #163 |
| 2021 | 0.41% | +0.01% | #165 |
| 2020 | 0.41% | −0.14% | #147 |
| 2019 | 0.54% | −0.21% | #163 |
| 2018 | 0.75% | +0.14% | #155 |
| 2017 | 0.62% | −0.26% | #165 |
| 2016 | 0.88% | −0.57% | #152 |
| 2015 | 1.45% | −0.02% | #135 |
| 2014 | 1.47% | −0.27% | #139 |
| 2013 | 1.74% | +0.55% | #130 |
| 2012 | 1.19% | +0.21% | #159 |
| 2011 | 0.98% | −0.09% | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's fdi inflows was 0.27% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's fdi inflows peaked at 1.74% in 2013.
The lowest fdi inflows in Bangladesh was -0.05% in 1979.
Bangladesh ranks 157th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's fdi inflows is projected to reach 0.27% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Bangladesh in 2025 was 0.27%. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_fdi-inflows,
title = {Bangladesh FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}