Agricultural output in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Agricultural output was 33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
26th
of 159 countries
All-time high
33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 2024
All-time low
5.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Agricultural output in Bangladesh, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural output in Bangladesh is 33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 45.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output in Bangladesh peaked at 33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, in 1962.
Bangladesh ranks 26th of 159 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural output in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | — |
| 1962 | 5.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -4.2% |
| 1963 | 6.21 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 6.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 6.40 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 6.17 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.5% |
| 1967 | 6.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +12.5% |
| 1968 | 7.01 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.0% |
| 1969 | 7.39 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 7.05 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -4.6% |
| 1971 | 6.44 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -8.6% |
| 1972 | 6.46 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 7.01 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.5% |
| 1974 | 6.71 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -4.3% |
| 1975 | 7.37 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1976 | 7.17 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1977 | 7.64 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 7.97 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 7.93 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 8.07 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 8.03 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 8.30 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 8.52 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 8.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 9.04 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 9.10 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 8.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1988 | 8.98 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 9.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 9.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 9.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 10.29 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 10.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 10.03 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 10.04 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 10.81 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 10.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 10.70 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 12.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +19.9% |
| 2000 | 13.37 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 13.57 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 13.71 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 14.17 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 13.93 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 15.76 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 15.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 16.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 18.23 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 17.86 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 19.07 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 20.53 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 20.97 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 21.69 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 22.82 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 23.73 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 24.47 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 25.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 26.43 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 27.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 28.24 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 30.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 31.10 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 32.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.1% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 5.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 8.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 4.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.42 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 7.39 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.18 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 6.44 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 7.97 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.73 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 8.03 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.55 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 12.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 13.37 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 18.23 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.29 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 19.07 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 27.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 28.24 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 23 Thailand 39.51 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 24 Egypt 34.23 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 25 Philippines 33.34 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 27 United Kingdom 29.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 28 Colombia 29.02 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 29 Algeria 28.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
More agriculture & rural data for Bangladesh
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1142 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 296.72 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6676 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 11.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 11.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 6.0% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output in Bangladesh?
- Agricultural output in Bangladesh was 33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agricultural output recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 33.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest agricultural output recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 1962.
- How does Bangladesh rank for agricultural output?
- Bangladesh ranks 26th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural output rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agricultural output. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total agricultural output is the sum of crop and livestock products. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in living costs between countries.