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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)

Bangladesh Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.GROWCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.