Bangladesh

Continent

Asia

Capital

Dhaka

Population

168,697,184

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Bangladesh

Population:: 168,697,184
Area:: 148,460 sq km
Currency:: taka
Languages:: Bangla 98.8, also known as Bengali), other 1.2

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Bangladesh

GDP:: $1.413 trillion
GDP per Capita:: $8,200
GDP Growth:: 5.78%
Inflation:: 9.88%
Unemployment:: 5.06%
Public Debt:: 33.1% of GDP
Credit Rating:: BB- (2010)

Political System

Governance structure of Bangladesh

Government Type:: parliamentary republic
Head of State:: President Mohammad Shahabuddin CHUPPI (since 24 April 2023)
Head of Government:: Interim Prime Minister Muhammad YUNUS (since 8 August 2024)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court of Bangladesh (organized into the Appellate Division with 7 justices and the High Court Division with 99 justices)
Administrative Divisions:: 8 divisions; Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: No
Diplomatic Presence:: 3510 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

11% (2023 est.)

Industry

34.6% (2023 est.)

Services

51.1% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $58.885 billion
Imports:: $73.172 billion

Major Trading Partners

USA 16

Germany 15

UK 8

Spain 7

Poland 6

Economic Outlook

Bangladesh has a 5.78% GDP growth rate with 9.88% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.