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Bangladesh

Asia · Southern Asia · capital Dhaka

About Bangladesh

What is the capital of Bangladesh?

The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka. Dhaka is the seat of national government for Bangladesh, a country in Southern Asia.

What is the population of Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has a population of about 171.5 million people, the 8th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Bangladesh?

Bangladesh covers 147,570 square kilometers (56,977 square miles), making Bangladesh the 94th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Bangladesh?

Bangladesh borders 2 countries: India and Myanmar.

What is the life expectancy in Bangladesh?

Life expectancy at birth in Bangladesh is 74.7 years, the 106th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Bangladesh in?

Bangladesh is in Asia, in the Southern Asia region. Bangladesh is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Bangladesh
Populationtotal people171.5Mpeople8th
Land Areatotal km²147.6Kkm²94th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$2.6K162nd
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$437.4B34th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth74.7years106th
Urban Population% living in cities32.2%187th
Internet Users% of people online44.5%151st
Fertility Ratechildren per woman2.16births/woman95th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year323.0Karrivals/year133rd
Forest Cover% of land forested14.5%144th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.4%138th
Military Spending% of GDP0.9%of GDP121st
Renewable Energy% of energy use25.0%92nd
Inflation Rateannual CPI change9.9%42nd
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP2.2%of GDP166th
Health Spending% of GDP2.2%of GDP192nd
Arable Land% of land arable60.6%1st
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$1.5B80th

Borders Bangladesh2 countries

Indiacapital New DelhiMyanmarcapital Naypyidaw

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Regional hubs

All countries in Asia50 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 BD · alpha-3 BGD · Southern Asia

Where Bangladesh stands18 of 21 rankings

1stFarmland %60.6%8thPopulation171.5M people34thTotal GDP$437.4B

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