GDP per Capita (PPP): Bangladesh

Analysis# Bangladesh GDP per Capita (PPP) Bangladesh's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 10,847 intl $ in 2026, marking the country's all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 1,574% increase from 1980, when the metric stood at just 648 intl $. The nation has transformed from one of the world's poorest economies into a lower-middle-income country over the past four decades. The acceleration intensified after 2017, with annual growth averaging roughly 8–9%. Between 2017 and 2026, GDP per capita (PPP) more than doubled from 4,960 intl $ to 10,847 intl $, reflecting Bangladesh's sustained manufacturing expansion and demographic dividend. The consistent upward trajectory shows no signs of reversal, positioning the country on a path toward continued income convergence with regional peers.