Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Fossil fuel subsidies per capita was 44.36 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Bangladesh, 2010–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Bangladesh is 44.36, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 423.7% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Bangladesh peaked at 50.56 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7.05, in 2016.
That places Bangladesh 68th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.66 | — |
| 2011 | 39.69 | +21.5% |
| 2012 | 50.56 | +27.4% |
| 2013 | 30.67 | -39.3% |
| 2014 | 20.79 | -32.2% |
| 2015 | 12.7 | -38.9% |
| 2016 | 7.05 | -44.5% |
| 2017 | 9.49 | +34.6% |
| 2018 | 19.48 | +105.3% |
| 2019 | 11.48 | -41.1% |
| 2020 | 8.47 | -26.2% |
| 2021 | 44.36 | +423.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.46 | 7.05 | 50.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.41 | 8.47 | 44.36 | 2 |
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 fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Bangladesh?
- Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Bangladesh was 44.36 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 50.56 in 2012.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.05 in 2016.
- How does Bangladesh rank for fossil fuel subsidies per capita?
- Bangladesh ranks 68th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is fossil fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. 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 Fossil fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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