Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels was 8.00 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Bangladesh, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 8.00 billion for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in 2023.
The figure is down 67.6% on the previous year and up 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Bangladesh peaked at 24.66 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.22 billion, in 2016.
That places Bangladesh 18th out of 48 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.94 billion | — |
| 2011 | 8.15 billion | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 10.80 billion | +32.6% |
| 2013 | 6.25 billion | -42.1% |
| 2014 | 3.95 billion | -36.8% |
| 2015 | 1.98 billion | -49.8% |
| 2016 | 1.22 billion | -38.4% |
| 2017 | 1.60 billion | +31.2% |
| 2018 | 3.27 billion | +103.6% |
| 2019 | 1.92 billion | -41.2% |
| 2020 | 1.39 billion | -27.5% |
| 2021 | 7.46 billion | +435.8% |
| 2022 | 24.66 billion | +230.3% |
| 2023 | 8.00 billion | -67.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.61 billion | 1.22 billion | 10.80 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.38 billion | 1.39 billion | 24.66 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More energy & mining data for Bangladesh
- Fuel imports 10.1% (2018)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2018)
- Ores and metals exports 0.3% (2018)
- Gas production 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Bangladesh?
- Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Bangladesh was 8.00 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 24.66 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.22 billion in 2016.
- How does Bangladesh rank for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels?
- Bangladesh ranks 18th out of 48 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption subsidies for fossil fuels rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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