Gross national income (GNI) per capita, males vs. females in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Gross national income (GNI) per capita, males vs. females was 11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
117th
of 184 countries
All-time high
11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2023
All-time low
2,251 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Gross national income (GNI) per capita, males vs. females in Bangladesh, 1990–2023
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national income (gni) per capita, males vs. females in Bangladesh is 11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national income (gni) per capita, males vs. females in Bangladesh peaked at 11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,251 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1990.
That places Bangladesh 117th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national income (GNI) per capita, males vs. females in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,251 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1991 | 2,300 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 2,370 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 2,458 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 2,541 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 2,635 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 2,715 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 2,824 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 2,913 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 2,999 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 3,151 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 3,420 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 3,783 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 4,247 international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 4,399 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 4,557 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 4,838 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 5,146 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 5,485 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 5,740 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 5,985 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 6,392 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 6,933 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 7,057 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 7,822 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 8,380 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 8,746 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 8,920 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 9,654 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 10,192 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 10,310 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 10,895 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 11,459 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,425 international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for South Asia, which is 14,902 international-$ in 2021 prices, 79% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,601 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2,251 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2,999 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,477 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3,151 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5,740 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,008 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5,985 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10,192 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,121 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10,310 international-$ in 2021 prices | 11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 114 India 13,274 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 115 Namibia 12,555 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 116 Jamaica 12,002 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 118 Uzbekistan 11,759 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 119 Eswatini 11,447 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 120 Cuba 10,900 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More gender data for Bangladesh
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 48,868 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.1434 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 137,205 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 137,205 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.43 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1.66 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 1.74 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1.66 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 1.74 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1.66 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national income (gni) per capita, males vs. females in Bangladesh?
- Gross national income (gni) per capita, males vs. females in Bangladesh was 11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross national income (gni) per capita, males vs. females recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 11,820 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross national income (gni) per capita, males vs. females recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,251 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1990.
- How does Bangladesh rank for gross national income (gni) per capita, males vs. females?
- Bangladesh ranks 117th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross national income (gni) per capita, males vs. females rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross national income (GNI) per capita, males vs. females. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average income per person earned by residents of a country or region, including income earned abroad. This data is adjusted for inflation and for differences in living costs between countries. Only male population is considered.