Account-Based Domestic Remittances Statistics in Bangladesh (2026)
18.2% of adults in Bangladesh sent or received domestic remittances through an account in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 30.4% in 2021 to 18.2% in 2024 (−12.2 percentage points). Bangladesh ranks #1 of 4 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #55 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 18.2% (2024)
- Account-Based Domestic Remittances in Bangladesh as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −12.2 pp (2024)
- Down from 30.4% in 2021 to 18.2% in 2024 (−12.2 percentage points).
- Peak value (2021)
- 30.4% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 18.2%.
- Rank in South Asia
- #1 of 4 (2024)
- Bangladesh ranks 1 of 4 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #55 of 109 (2024)
- Bangladesh ranks 55 of 109 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 14.5% (2024)
- Bangladesh (18.2%) is above the average of 14.5% across the 4 countries in South Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 17.1% (2024)
- Value for women in Bangladesh, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 19.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Bangladesh, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −2.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 17.1% for women and 19.4% for men — 2.3 percentage points lower among women.
- Sent or received domestic remittances (% age 15+) (2024)
- 26% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Bangladesh (2024)
- 53.4% (2024)
- 53.4% of the population in Bangladesh used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 173.6 million (2024)
- Bangladesh had a population of 173.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.2% | −12.2 pp |
| 2021 | 30.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Bangladesh sent or received domestic remittances through an account?
18.2% of adults in Bangladesh sent or received domestic remittances through an account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Bangladesh compare with other countries in South Asia?
Bangladesh ranks 1 of 4 countries in South Asia with data, with 18.2% versus a regional average of 14.5% (latest values per country).
Where does Bangladesh rank globally on account-based domestic remittances?
Bangladesh ranks 55 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in account-based domestic remittances in Bangladesh?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 17.1% for women and 19.4% for men, a gap of 2.3 percentage points in favor of men.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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