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The International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook shows Bangladesh is projected to slightly overtake India in nominal GDP per capita in 2026, at $2,911 vs $2,812. While the gap is small, it has drawn attention because India’s economy is much larger overall. India’s total GDP is about $3,916 billion, compared to Bangladesh’s $458 billion, but currency movements have played a major role in shifting per capita rankings over time. Both countries have alternated positions in recent decades depending on exchange rate fluctuations. Experts note that this measure in US dollars is highly sensitive to currency depreciation.