What is the population of Bangladesh in 2026?
Bangladesh has a population of 175,686,899 people (2025 estimate), which is 8th in the world and about 2.12% of the global total.
Officially People's Republic of Bangladesh
Population 2025
175,686,899
2.12% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.22%
+2,138,110 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
1,319/km²
129,980 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
26.0 years
Life expectancy 74.9 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Bangladesh
With 175.7 million people, Bangladesh ranks eighth globally in population and covers 129,980 km² across Asia. The nation's population density of 1,319 people per km² reflects intense urbanization, with 33% of residents living in cities. Annual growth of 1.2% and a median age of 26 years indicate a young, expanding workforce, while life expectancy stands at 74.9 years.
The median fertility rate of 2.1 births per woman sustains steady demographic growth. Bengali is the primary language, and Bangladesh operates under a Westminster system of government. The country shares borders with Myanmar and India, and gained independence in 1971. With a GDP per capita of $2,597, the economy remains relatively modest by global standards.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- BD · BGD
- Demonym
- Bangladeshi
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT ৳)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic, Westminster system
- State inception
- 1971
- Time zone
- UTC+06:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +880
- Internet TLD
- .bd
- Land neighbours
- 2
Languages
- Bengali
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 28.0%
- Age 15–64
- 65.5%
- Age 65+
- 6.5%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 174 | 1,258 |
| 95-99 | 7,177 | 18,719 |
| 90-94 | 58,042 | 101,730 |
| 85-89 | 217,975 | 304,760 |
| 80-84 | 537,753 | 645,909 |
| 75-79 | 972,487 | 1,078,254 |
| 70-74 | 1,531,018 | 1,603,893 |
| 65-69 | 2,194,434 | 2,005,304 |
| 60-64 | 2,705,937 | 2,525,761 |
| 55-59 | 3,223,227 | 3,162,632 |
| 50-54 | 3,761,180 | 3,878,919 |
| 45-49 | 4,506,556 | 4,436,413 |
| 40-44 | 5,628,775 | 5,804,486 |
| 35-39 | 5,942,271 | 6,695,547 |
| 30-34 | 6,086,852 | 7,065,776 |
| 25-29 | 6,792,813 | 8,324,723 |
| 20-24 | 7,474,350 | 8,612,415 |
| 15-19 | 8,623,217 | 8,453,378 |
| 10-14 | 8,461,118 | 7,732,228 |
| 5-9 | 8,076,803 | 7,614,096 |
| 0-4 | 8,541,497 | 8,152,507 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 41,206,856 |
| 1960 | 51,828,660 |
| 1970 | 69,058,894 |
| 1980 | 88,016,432 |
| 1990 | 111,633,717 |
| 2000 | 134,544,304 |
| 2010 | 152,201,981 |
| 2020 | 166,298,024 |
| 2030 | 186,072,407 |
| 2040 | 202,589,429 |
| 2050 | 214,709,097 |
| 2060 | 223,149,358 |
| 2070 | 226,125,804 |
| 2080 | 224,081,200 |
| 2090 | 218,048,097 |
| 2100 | 208,596,516 |
How Bangladesh Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
Major Cities in Bangladesh
1 metropolitan area in our city dataset.
- Dhaka22.5M · +2.89%
Countries Bordering Bangladesh
2 land borders.
Bangladesh Population FAQ
Is the population of Bangladesh growing or shrinking?
Bangladesh's population is growing at +1.22% per year, a change of roughly 2,138,110 people annually.
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
What is the largest city in Bangladesh?
Dhaka is the largest metropolitan area in Bangladesh, with about 22.5M people.
How densely populated is Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has 1,319/km² across 129,980 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Bangladesh?
Life expectancy at birth in Bangladesh is 74.9 years (2024).
What is the median age in Bangladesh?
The median age in Bangladesh is 26.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh is in Asia.