The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Bangladesh's per capita GDP to reach $2,886 in 2026, surpassing India's $2,749 for the first time. However, the IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook report indicates that India's economy is expected to grow by 7%, significantly higher than Bangladesh's 3.6%. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), India's per capita GDP still leads at $12,998 compared to Bangladesh's $10,884. Additionally, Bangladesh faces a higher inflation rate of 8.7%, while India's is 5%.