Bangladesh: Population growth (annual %)
In , Bangladesh's Population growth (annual %) was 1.21.
That's down 0.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Bangladesh ranks #93 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.26
- Trough
- 0.81
- 1-year change
- -0.6%
- 5-year change
- +43.5%
- +7.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +33.3%
- +2.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.2146 | |
| 1.2217 | |
| 1.0242 | |
| 0.8150 | |
| 0.8363 | |
| 0.8464 | |
| 0.8210 | |
| 0.8509 | |
| 0.8924 | |
| 0.8938 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Bangladesh's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bangladesh's Population growth (annual %) was 1.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bangladesh's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Bangladesh's Population growth (annual %) fell 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bangladesh rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Bangladesh ranked #93 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Bangladesh's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Bangladesh is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.