Bangladesh Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Bangladesh's poverty rate was 2.89% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 51.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1983–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's poverty rate stood at 2.89% in 2025, a decline of +3.01pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.89% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 20th globally.
Bangladesh’s poverty rate has fallen dramatically from a peak of 51.20 % in 1991 to a trough of 2.89 % in 2025, placing the country at rank 20 globally with the lowest share of people living below the national poverty line. The World Bank’s 2025 figure of 2.89 % reflects a reduction of more than 48 percentage points over three decades, a pace unmatched by most developing economies and comparable to the declines recorded in peer nations such as Bolivia (2.70 %) and Peru (3.35 %). The steep downward trajectory began in the early 1990s, accelerated by sustained economic growth, expanded social safety nets, and targeted rural development programmes, and has been maintained across the 11‑year coverage period. While the current level suggests near‑universal poverty alleviation, future progress will depend on preserving macro‑economic stability, deepening human‑capital investments, and mitigating climate‑related shocks that could otherwise reverse the gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2.89% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.89% | −3.01pp | #20 |
| 2022 | 5.90% | −13.60pp | #56 |
| 2016 | 19.50% | −5.60pp | #75 |
| 2010 | 25.10% | −7.20pp | #74 |
| 2005 | 32.30% | −9.10pp | #66 |
| 2000 | 41.40% | −2.00pp | #50 |
| 1995 | 43.40% | −7.80pp | #44 |
| 1991 | 51.20% | +0.10pp | #18 |
| 1988 | 51.10% | +9.70pp | #15 |
| 1985 | 41.40% | −5.70pp | #14 |
| 1983 | 47.10% | – | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's poverty rate was 2.89% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 51.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's poverty rate peaked at 51.20% in 1991.
The lowest poverty rate in Bangladesh was 2.89% in 2025.
Bangladesh ranks 20th globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's poverty rate is projected to reach 2.89% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Bangladesh in 2025 was 2.89%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_poverty-rate,
title = {Bangladesh Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}