Bangladesh—Poverty Headcount, National (%)
Category: Poverty & InequalitySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #61 of 104Updated April 2026
Latest Value
18.7%
2022
YoY Change
-23.0%
2016 → 2022
Global Rank
#61
of 104 countries
Maximum
48.9%
2000
Minimum
18.7%
2022
CAGR
-4.3%
5 years
Last
18.7%
Previous
24.3%
Highest
48.9%
Lowest
18.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bangladesh's poverty headcount, national (%) was 18.7% in 2022, ranking #61 out of 104 countries. This represents a -23.0% change from 2016. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 48.9% (2000) and the lowest was 18.7% (2022). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.7% | -23.0% |
| 2016 | 24.3% | -22.9% |
| 2010 | 31.5% | -21.3% |
| 2005 | 40.0% | -18.2% |
| 2000 | 48.9% |
Top Countries — Poverty Headcount, National (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar | 75.2% | 2021 |
| 2 | Central African Republic | 68.8% | 2021 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 65.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Honduras | 62.9% | 2024 |
| 5 | Zambia | 60.0% | 2022 |
| 6 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 56.2% | 2020 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 56.2% | 2023 |
| 8 | Guatemala | 56.0% | 2023 |
| 9 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 55.4% | 2022 |
| 10 | Gambia, The | 53.4% | 2020 |