Bangladesh
Government finance and price level data from the World Bank WDI.
Government finances
Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.
Government debt
31.2% GDP
2003
Govt expenditure
8.3% GDP
2021
Budget deficit
2.8% GDP
2021
Price level
Bangladesh is 74.6% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.
Overall price level
25.4(USA=100)
2025
Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.
Government debt since 2001
| Year | Debt (% GDP) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 31.5 | — |
| 2002 | 31.9 | +0.4 |
| 2003 | 31.2 | -0.7 |
Data sources
| Dataset | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplus | World Bank WDI (GC.* indicators) | 2000–2024 |
| Price level index (USA=100) | World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio | 1990–2023 |
| Labour tax wedge | Eurostat earn_nt_taxrate | EEA/EU only |
| Statutory tax rates | OECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024 | EU+EFTA only |