Bangladesh Inflation Rate — 2026 CPI Data, Trend & Outlook
Bangladesh's inflation rate was 8.77% in December 2025, down from 10.47% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 10.47%.
Bangladesh's inflation rate stands at 8.77% as of December 2025. The inflation rate currently sits at 8.77% (down from 10.47% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 2.01% and 11.40%, and is 1.70% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 193 economies tracked on this platform, Bangladesh ranks #28 on inflation rate by latest value. It fell from 10.47% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 10.47%.
What's driving it
Inflation is shaped by energy and food prices, the exchange rate, wage growth and the stance of monetary policy; central banks lift interest rates to cool it and ease when it falls back toward target.
Recent readings
| Period | Inflation rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 8.77% |
| Dec 2024 | 10.47% |
| Dec 2023 | 9.88% |
| Dec 2022 | 7.70% |
| Dec 2021 | 5.55% |
| Dec 2020 | 5.69% |
| Dec 2019 | 5.59% |
| Dec 2018 | 5.54% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Inflation Rate in Bangladesh Right Now (2026)?
Bangladesh's inflation rate was 8.77% in December 2025, down from 10.47% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 10.47%.
Is the inflation rate rising or falling in Bangladesh?
It fell in the latest reading — 8.77% in December 2025 versus 10.47% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is inflation rate?
It measures how fast consumer prices are rising, measured by the consumer price index (CPI).