Bangladesh Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Bangladesh's listed companies was 711 in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's listed companies stood at 711 in 2025, a rise of +20 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 711 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 14th globally.
Bangladesh’s listed‑company market has expanded dramatically over the 31‑year series, rising from a trough of 143.00 in 1993 to an all‑time peak of 711.20 in 2025, a gain of nearly fivefold that places the country 14th globally. The surge reflects sustained capital‑market reforms, increased foreign investor participation and a broadening of domestic corporate listings, especially in the manufacturing and services sectors. By comparison, Poland, a peer with a similar ranking, recorded 738.30 listed companies in the same year, while Iran’s Islamic Republic posted 614.10, underscoring Bangladesh’s competitive position within emerging markets. The upward trajectory has been reinforced by regulatory improvements such as streamlined IPO procedures and enhanced corporate governance standards, which together have boosted market confidence. If reforms continue and the financial sector deepens further, Bangladesh is likely to maintain its upward momentum, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranked peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 740 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 726 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 711 | - | - |
| 2025 | 711 | +20 | #14 |
| 2024 | 691 | +11 | #57 |
| 2023 | 680 | +2 | #58 |
| 2022 | 678 | +18 | #60 |
| 2021 | 660 | +32 | #61 |
| 2020 | 628 | +17 | #64 |
| 2019 | 611 | +18 | #59 |
| 2018 | 593 | +21 | #60 |
| 2017 | 572 | +15 | #58 |
| 2016 | 557 | +14 | #60 |
| 2015 | 543 | +26 | #62 |
| 2014 | 517 | +36 | #62 |
| 2013 | 481 | +28 | #60 |
| 2012 | 453 | +20 | #60 |
| 2011 | 433 | +241 | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's listed companies was 711 in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's listed companies peaked at 711 in 2025.
The lowest listed companies in Bangladesh was 143 in 1993.
Bangladesh ranks 14th globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's listed companies is projected to reach 711 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of Bangladesh in 2025 was 711. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_listed-companies,
title = {Bangladesh Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}