BD 9th biggest economy in Asian region excluding Japan: ADB

Bangladesh is the ninth biggest economy in the Asian region excluding Japan, according to the latest statistics disclosed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Bangladesh is also the second biggest economy in South Asia, after India. The country’s nominal GDP was $450.5 billion last year, ADB said.

ADB released the Basic Statistic Series 2025 presenting data for 46 economies, excluding Japan, in Asia and the Pacific on development indicators tracking progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

China became the largest economy with a GDP size of USD 18.97 trillion, followed by India with a GDP size of USD 3.91 trillion.

With a GPD of USD 1.87 trillion, South Korea came in third, followed by Indonesia (4th), Taipei (5th), Thailand (6th), Vietnam (7th) and Philippines (8th).