Bangladesh Population
Detailed population statistics for Bangladesh. Source: UN World Population Prospects (2023 estimates).
Population
172,954,319
Capital
Dhaka
Continent
Asia
Area
148,460 km²
Density
1,165/km²
Growth Rate
1.03%
Bangladesh in a global context
With about 172,954,319 people, Bangladesh is home to roughly 2.15% of the world's population and ranks #8 among the countries on this list. Its population density of 1,165/km² is about 18.8 times the world average of 62 people per km², across a total area of 148,460 km².
Growth trend
At an annual growth rate of 1.03%, Bangladesh adds roughly 1,781,429 people per year. If that rate held steady, the population would reach about 191,617,399 in ten years and double in roughly 68 years. Real growth rarely stays constant, so treat these figures as a simple projection rather than a forecast.
Compared with nearby countries in the ranking
| # | Country | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 223,804,632 | 2.41% |
| 7 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 216,422,446 | 0.52% |
| 8 | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 172,954,319 | 1.03% |
| 9 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 144,236,933 | -0.19% |
| 10 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 128,455,567 | 0.75% |