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Bangladesh: Population, total

In , Bangladesh's Population, total was 173.56 million.

That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Bangladesh ranks #8 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Bangladesh Population, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
173.56M
Trough
144.72M
1-year change
+1.2%
5-year change
+5.2%
+1.0% / yr
10-year change
+9.9%
+0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, total
173.562M
171.467M
169.385M
167.659M
166.298M
164.913M
163.523M
162.186M
160.812M
159.383M

About Population, total

Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bangladesh's Population, total in 2024?
In 2024, Bangladesh's Population, total was 173.56 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bangladesh's Population, total rising or falling?
Bangladesh's Population, total rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bangladesh rank globally on Population, total?
In 2024, Bangladesh ranked #8 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
How does Bangladesh's Population, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Bangladesh is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.
What is Population, total and how is it measured?
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.