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
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.
Equal Resource Distribution Index in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.027 | — |
| 1901 | 0.027 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.027 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.027 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.027 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.027 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.027 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.027 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.027 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.03 | +11.1% |
| 1910 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.037 | +23.3% |
| 1921 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.045 | +21.6% |
| 1936 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.045 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.054 | +20.0% |
| 1948 | 0.054 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.054 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.091 | +68.5% |
| 1951 | 0.091 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.091 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.091 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.091 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.091 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.091 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.085 | -6.6% |
| 1958 | 0.093 | +9.4% |
| 1959 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.104 | +11.8% |
| 1961 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.095 | -8.7% |
| 1970 | 0.074 | -22.1% |
| 1971 | 0.117 | +58.1% |
| 1972 | 0.164 | +40.2% |
| 1973 | 0.164 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.164 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.167 | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.168 | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 0.168 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.168 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.168 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.168 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.158 | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.158 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.157 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 0.16 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 0.16 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.157 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 0.157 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.157 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.151 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 0.18 | +19.2% |
| 2014 | 0.18 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.182 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 0.182 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.135 | -25.8% |
| 2018 | 0.13 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 0.163 | +25.4% |
| 2020 | 0.135 | -17.2% |
| 2021 | 0.136 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 0.136 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.184 | +35.3% |
| 2024 | 0.146 | -20.7% |
| 2025 | 0.156 | +6.8% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 0.156 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.335, 47% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 0.156 is below the median for South Asia, which is 0.4975, 31% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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 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
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.