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Rank #16 by World Population

🇧🇩Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a population of 171,466,990, ranking #16 in the world. The capital is Dhaka. Located in South Asia.

World Bank: Lower middle income

171,466,990

Population

#16

World Rank

74.7

Life Expectancy

$2,551

GDP Per Capita

Bangladesh, #16 by world population

Bangladesh Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Bangladesh had a population of 51,828,660 in 1960 and 173,562,364 in 2024, a 3.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 173,562,364 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.91%.

2024 · 174M19602024
Bangladesh population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

173,562,364

Population (2024)

51,828,660

Population (1960)

173,562,364

Peak (2024)

1.91%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196051,828,660
196153,310,348
196254,881,146
196356,504,402
196458,178,374
196559,902,519
196661,669,806
196763,510,929
196865,408,276
196967,294,133
197069,058,894
197170,276,758
197271,641,519
197373,722,294
197475,839,348
197577,854,351
197679,855,318
197781,867,264
197883,889,655
197985,935,072
198088,016,432
198190,303,105
198292,814,507
198395,335,155
198497,814,966
1985100,253,825
1986102,635,572
1987104,959,291
1988107,216,008
1989109,433,799
1990111,633,717
1991113,787,109
1992115,952,192
1993118,132,360
1994120,343,179
1995122,600,370
1996124,862,179
1997127,198,069
1998129,622,332
1999132,108,065
2000134,544,304
2001136,805,810
2002138,933,658
2003140,970,351
2004142,902,856
2005144,715,786
2006146,405,973
2007147,989,278
2008149,474,264
2009150,873,714
2010152,201,981
2011153,591,076
2012155,070,101
2013156,532,141
2014157,964,929
2015159,383,179
2016160,811,932
2017162,186,147
2018163,523,103
2019164,913,055
2020166,298,024
2021167,658,854
2022169,384,897
2023171,466,990
2024173,562,364

Demographics

Population171,466,990
Population Growth Rate1.22%
Urban Population32.2%
Fertility Rate2.16 births/woman
Life Expectancy74.7 years
Infant Mortality Rate24.4 per 1,000
Literacy Rate76.4%

Economy & Trade

$2,551

GDP Per Capita

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

Lower middle income

Income Level

30.9

Gini Index (inequality)

31.0%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

2.2%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

0.72

Physicians per 1,000

2.2%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

76.4%

Literacy Rate

24.4

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

99.5%

Electricity Access

41.6%

Internet Users

110

Mobile Subs per 100

1319.2

People per km2

-549,918

Net Migration

Environment

14.5%

Forest Area

Bangladesh Climate

Bangladesh has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F) and receives about 2133 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

25.8°C

Avg Temp

2133

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

10°20°30°40°405mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Bangladesh — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January19° / 66°6 mm
February22° / 71°23 mm
March26° / 79°58 mm
April29° / 83°148 mm
May29° / 84°316 mm
June29° / 84°347 mm
July29° / 83°405 mm
August29° / 84°326 mm
September29° / 83°289 mm
October28° / 82°172 mm
November24° / 76°32 mm
December20° / 68°11 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Bangladesh

The most comfortable months to visit Bangladesh are typically December, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 12°C low). July is usually the wettest month.

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Bangladesh in global context

Bangladesh is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bangladesh has a population of 171,466,990, ranking #16 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.22%.

Life expectancy in Bangladesh is 74.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 24.4 per 1,000 live births.

Bangladesh's GDP per capita is $2,551. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.

32.2% of Bangladesh's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 1319.2 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Bangladesh is 76.4%. The country spends 2.2% of GDP on education.

The most comfortable months to visit Bangladesh are typically December, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Bangladesh has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C and about 2133 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically August and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia with a population of 171,466,990. Population growth is modest, around 1.2% a year.

GDP per capita is roughly $2,551, placing Bangladesh among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 74.7 years, with a fertility rate of 2.2 births per woman, and 32.2% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.