Bangladesh Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Bangladesh's government debt to gdp was 40.27% in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Bangladesh’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has risen modestly over the 23‑year span covered by the IMF World Economic Outlook, moving from 37.04 % in 2003 to a peak of 40.97 % in 2024 before slipping slightly to 40.27 % in 2025, ranking 128th globally. The trough of 27.72 % in 2016 marked the lowest point of the series, after which fiscal consolidation slowed and debt accumulated amid expanding public investment and pandemic‑related expenditures. Bangladesh’s current level sits close to peers such as Qatar (40.62 %) and Indonesia (40.83 %), indicating that its debt profile is now comparable to other emerging economies with sizable infrastructure programs. The upward trajectory since the 2016 trough suggests a gradual but persistent increase in borrowing, driven by the need to finance development projects and social spending. Continued fiscal discipline, higher growth rates, or a shift toward more market‑based financing could temper the rise, while widening deficits or external shocks would likely accelerate debt accumulation.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Bangladesh's government debt to gdp was 40.27% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's government debt to gdp peaked at 40.97% in 2024.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Bangladesh was 27.72% in 2016.
Bangladesh ranks 128th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Bangladesh's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 40.27% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Bangladesh in 2025 was 40.27%. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Bangladesh Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}