Bangladesh

In brief

Health spending, share of GDP: 2.2% (2023). World rank 192 of 193; in Asia, 45 of 46. Out-of-pocket health spending, share of total: 79.3% (2023). World rank 192 of 193 (1 = best); in Asia, 45 of 46. HIV prevalence, ages 15–49: 0.1% (2024). World rank 1 of 153 (1 = best); in Asia, 1 of 36. From 2014 to 2024: higher education enrolment 13.6% → 23.7%, public spending on education 2.1% → 2% (share of GDP), and children vaccinated against measles 94% → 96%. Better than all its neighbours (Myanmar and India): access to safe drinking water, HIV prevalence, and overweight adults. Worse than all its neighbours (Myanmar and India): hospital beds per 1,000 people, access to basic sanitation, access to clean cooking fuels, diabetes prevalence, and out-of-pocket health spending.