Bangladesh Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
Bangladesh's market capitalization was 21.16% in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's market capitalization stood at 21.16% in 2025, a rise of +1.63% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 21.16% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 44th globally.
Bangladesh’s market‑capitalization total reached US$21.16 billion in 2025, placing the country 44th in the World Bank’s global ranking and reflecting a steady expansion over the thirty‑year series that began with a trough of US$1.40 billion in 1993. The indicator surged to an all‑time high of US$39.60 billion in 2014, driven by rapid growth in the Dhaka Stock Exchange and a widening equity base, before moderating to the current level amid tighter monetary conditions and a shift toward debt financing. Compared with peers of similar rank, Bangladesh’s market size is close to Oman’s US$21.57 billion and Austria’s US$21.13 billion, yet it lags behind Mexico’s US$22.47 billion, suggesting room for further deepening of capital markets. Continued reforms to improve corporate governance, broaden investor participation and enhance market infrastructure could sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with higher‑ranked peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 19.23% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 20.20% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 21.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.16% | +1.63% | #44 |
| 2024 | 19.54% | −5.97% | #48 |
| 2023 | 25.50% | +0.46% | #45 |
| 2022 | 25.04% | −1.21% | #45 |
| 2021 | 26.25% | +2.24% | #48 |
| 2020 | 24.00% | +5.66% | #49 |
| 2019 | 18.34% | −5.74% | #59 |
| 2018 | 24.08% | −5.26% | #50 |
| 2017 | 29.34% | +2.79% | #49 |
| 2016 | 26.55% | −7.01% | #51 |
| 2015 | 33.56% | −6.04% | #41 |
| 2014 | 39.60% | +5.49% | #37 |
| 2013 | 34.11% | −2.98% | #47 |
| 2011 | 37.09% | +0.99% | #40 |
| 2010 | 36.10% | +15.68% | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw market capitalization improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's market capitalization was 21.16% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's market capitalization peaked at 39.60% in 2014.
The lowest market capitalization in Bangladesh was 1.40% in 1993.
Bangladesh ranks 44th globally in market capitalization as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's market capitalization is projected to reach 21.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The market capitalization of Bangladesh in 2025 was 21.16%. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_market-capitalization,
title = {Bangladesh Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}