Consumer price index in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Consumer price index was 285 2010 = 100 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Consumer price index in Bangladesh, 1986–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
In 2025, consumer price index in Bangladesh stood at 285 2010 = 100. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 97.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Bangladesh peaked at 285 2010 = 100 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 24.28 2010 = 100, in 1986.
That places Bangladesh 35th out of 189 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer price index in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 24.28 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1987 | 26.68 2010 = 100 | +9.9% |
| 1988 | 28.66 2010 = 100 | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 30.39 2010 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 32.25 2010 = 100 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 34.3 2010 = 100 | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 35.55 2010 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 36.62 2010 = 100 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 38.56 2010 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 42.53 2010 = 100 | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 43.55 2010 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 45.86 2010 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 49.71 2010 = 100 | +8.4% |
| 1999 | 52.74 2010 = 100 | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 53.91 2010 = 100 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 54.99 2010 = 100 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 56.82 2010 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 60.05 2010 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 64.6 2010 = 100 | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 69.15 2010 = 100 | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 73.83 2010 = 100 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 80.56 2010 = 100 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 87.73 2010 = 100 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 92.48 2010 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 111.39 2010 = 100 | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 118.32 2010 = 100 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 127.23 2010 = 100 | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 136.13 2010 = 100 | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 144.56 2010 = 100 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 152.53 2010 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 161.23 2010 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 170.16 2010 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 179.68 2010 = 100 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 189.91 2010 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 200.44 2010 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 215.87 2010 = 100 | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 237.2 2010 = 100 | +9.9% |
| 2024 | 262.02 2010 = 100 | +10.5% |
| 2025 | 285 2010 = 100 | +8.8% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 285 2010 = 100 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 221.03 2010 = 100, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 285 2010 = 100 is above the median for South Asia, which is 243.84 2010 = 100, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 27.5 2010 = 100 | 24.28 2010 = 100 | 30.39 2010 = 100 | 4 |
| 1990s | 41.17 2010 = 100 | 32.25 2010 = 100 | 52.74 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.41 2010 = 100 | 53.91 2010 = 100 | 92.48 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 140.12 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 179.68 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 231.74 2010 = 100 | 189.91 2010 = 100 | 285 2010 = 100 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Bangladesh?
- Consumer price index in Bangladesh was 285 2010 = 100 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 285 2010 = 100 in 2025.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.28 2010 = 100 in 1986.
- How does Bangladesh rank for consumer price index?
- Bangladesh ranks 35th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.