Manufacturing Sector Contribution to GDP in Bangladesh (1990-2022)

Bangladesh’s manufacturing sector has shown significant growth, from 13.2% of GDP in 1990 to 21.8% in 2022. Rapid industrialization in the textile and garment sectors has driven this expansion, with a sharp increase from 16.8% in 2015 to over 20% by 2017. The sector has continued to strengthen, supported by export-driven policies and a competitive labor market, peaking at 21.8% in 2022. These developments highlight Bangladesh’s rising global manufacturing presence, despite global economic fluctuations.