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Bangladesh Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

40.27% −0.70% (-1.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #128 Global Peak 40.97% (2024) Source IMF WEO

Bangladesh Government Debt to GDP (2003–2025)

Overview

Bangladesh's government debt to gdp stood at 40.27% in 2025, a decline of +0.70% from 2024. The IMF projects 40.27% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 128th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 44.17% - -
2029* IMF 43.36% - -
2028* IMF 42.55% - -
2027* IMF 41.21% - -
2026* IMF 40.23% - -
2025* IMF 40.27% - -
2025 40.27% −0.70% #128
2024 40.97% +1.25% #57
2023 39.73% +1.86% #53
2022 37.86% +2.25% #46
2021 35.61% +1.11% #31
2020 34.51% +2.56% #31
2019 31.95% +2.40% #39
2018 29.55% +1.25% #36
2017 28.31% +0.59% #37
2016 27.72% −0.49% #36
2015 28.21% −0.48% #42
2014 28.68% +0.34% #60
2013 28.34% −0.73% #60
2012 29.08% −0.32% #66
2011 29.39% −0.23% #66
Show all years (2003-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +32.0% GDP growth 3.4% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bangladesh's government debt to gdp?

Bangladesh's government debt to gdp was 40.27% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's government debt to gdp peaked at 40.97% in 2024.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Bangladesh?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Bangladesh was 27.72% in 2016.

How does Bangladesh rank in government debt to gdp?

Bangladesh ranks 128th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Bangladesh in 2025?

Bangladesh's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 40.27% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Bangladesh in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Bangladesh in 2025 was 40.27%. This ranks 128th in the world.

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