Equal Resource Distribution Index in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.156 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.156
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
159th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.184
in 2023
All-time low
0.027
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Bangladesh, 1900–2025

0.050.10.150.2190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for equal resource distribution index in Bangladesh is 0.156, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Bangladesh peaked at 0.184 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.027, in 1900.

Bangladesh ranks 159th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.0273 0.027 0.03 10
1910s 0.03 0.03 0.03 10
1920s 0.037 0.037 0.037 10
1930s 0.041 0.037 0.045 10
1940s 0.0477 0.045 0.054 10
1950s 0.0908 0.085 0.093 10
1960s 0.1031 0.095 0.104 10
1970s 0.1518 0.074 0.167 10
1980s 0.1674 0.167 0.168 10
1990s 0.159 0.158 0.168 10
2000s 0.1582 0.157 0.16 10
2010s 0.1617 0.13 0.182 10
2020s 0.1488 0.135 0.184 6

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

  1. 156 Mozambique 0.173 compare
  2. 157 Angola 0.172 compare
  3. 158 El Salvador 0.167 compare
  4. 160 Pakistan 0.15 compare
  5. 161 Paraguay 0.148 compare
  6. 162 Guinea 0.143 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Bangladesh?
Equal resource distribution index in Bangladesh was 0.156 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Bangladesh?
The highest recorded value was 0.184 in 2023.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Bangladesh?
The lowest recorded value was 0.027 in 1900.
How does Bangladesh rank for equal resource distribution index?
Bangladesh ranks 159th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Bangladesh?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.