Bangladesh Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Bangladesh's government debt was 42.03% in December 2025, up from 40.97% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 40.97%.
Bangladesh's government debt stands at 42.03% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the government debt has moved within a band of 27.72% to 42.03%. The most recent figure of 42.03% is up from 40.97% a year earlier, and is 1.06% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Bangladesh ranks #125 on government debt by latest value. It rose from 40.97% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 40.97%.
What's driving it
The debt ratio moves with budget deficits, growth, interest costs and the currency; faster nominal growth lowers it, while wide deficits push it up.
Recent readings
| Period | Government debt |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 42.03% |
| Dec 2024 | 40.97% |
| Dec 2023 | 39.73% |
| Dec 2022 | 37.86% |
| Dec 2021 | 35.61% |
| Dec 2020 | 34.51% |
| Dec 2019 | 31.95% |
| Dec 2018 | 29.55% |
Data: Source: IMF — International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity (IRFCL), International Liquidity (IL), Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), World Economic Outlook (WEO). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Much Government Debt Does Bangladesh Have in 2026?
Bangladesh's government debt was 42.03% in December 2025, up from 40.97% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 40.97%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Bangladesh?
It rose in the latest reading — 42.03% in December 2025 versus 40.97% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is government debt?
It measures total public debt expressed as a share of gross domestic product (debt-to-GDP).