The ADB’s report analysed per capita GDP between 2010 and 2024. It shows that the Maldives tops the South Asian ranking, with per capita GDP exceeding USD 11,000. Sri Lanka is second with around USD 4,516, followed by Bhutan with nearly USD 4,000, and India with roughly USD 2,800.
Bangladesh stands at fifth place, with per capita GDP rising from USD 882 in 2010 to USD 2,625 in 2024 — nearly a threefold increase. Pakistan (USD 1,582), Nepal (USD 1,434) and Afghanistan (just over USD 400) occupy the remaining positions.
Economists view this growth as a reflection of Bangladesh’s broader economic expansion in terms of production. The consistent upward trend in per capita GDP suggests that the benefits of growth are increasingly spreading across society, contributing to improved living standards.