Bangladesh’s per capita income has reached an all-time high of $2,820 (Tk3,39,211) in the fiscal year 2024–25 (FY25), according to provisional estimates released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on 27 May. This reflects an increase of $82 compared to $2,738 (Tk3,04,102) recorded in FY24.
While this rise in per capita income signals a positive shift in individual earnings and economic resilience, it comes amid a broader slowdown in economic growth. The BBS provisionally estimates that the GDP growth rate for FY25 stood at 3.97%, down from the 4.22% recorded in FY24 (final estimate).
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Sectoral Growth Breakdown in FY25:
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Agriculture: 1.79%
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Industry: 4.34%
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Services: 4.51%
The growth figures suggest that while industry and services continue to drive economic momentum, agriculture has slowed considerably. The modest GDP growth alongside rising per capita income may reflect population changes, currency valuation, or improved income distribution.
