What is the population of Bangladesh?

The population of Bangladesh is projected to reach approximately 177,818,044 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Bangladesh?

Life expectancy at birth in Bangladesh is projected to be 75.5 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Bangladesh?

The total fertility rate in Bangladesh is projected to be 2.09 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Bangladesh?

The median age in Bangladesh is projected to be 26.3 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's population is projected to be 27.3% children (0-14 years), 65.8% working age (15-64 years), and 6.8% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's GDP is $510.7 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Bangladesh?

The GDP per capita in Bangladesh is $10,955 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Bangladesh?

The inflation rate in Bangladesh is 9.2% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Bangladesh

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

9,330

Deaths today

2,500

Net emigration today

1,017

As of today, Bangladesh has approximately 177,818,044 people. Estimated births today: 9,330; deaths: 2,500.

Watch Bangladesh's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(232)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Dhaka★ Capital	Dhaka	37.43M	6,989	5,356
2	Chattogram	Chittagong	5.04M	534	9,450
3	Savar	Dhaka	3.67M	625	5,880
4	Brahmanbaria	Dhaka	3.02M	943	3,204
5	Kishoreganj	Dhaka	1.36M	478	2,852
6	Sylhet	Sylhet	1.26M	118	10,687
7	Khulna	Khulna	1.08M	124	8,658
8	Kutubdia	Chittagong	1.07M	515	2,086
9	Chandanaish	Chittagong	950.4K	367	2,590
10	Rajshahi	Rajshahi	761.5K	138	5,526
11	Louhajang	Dhaka	754.1K	225	3,357
12	Mymensingh	Dhaka	683.6K	63	10,885
13	Bogura	Rajshahi	667.7K	79	8,430
14	Rangpur	Rangpur	647.7K	70	9,253
15	Chapainawabganj	Rajshahi	613.7K	103	5,946
16	Jashore	Khulna	580.6K	55	10,595
17	Belkuchi	Rajshahi	511.7K	100	5,138
18	Cox's Bazar	Chittagong	484.6K	104	4,660
19	Elenga	Dhaka	478.0K	199	2,402
20	Tangail	Dhaka	471.2K	59	8,014
21	Sirajganj	Rajshahi	462.6K	80	5,797
22	Barishal	Barisal	456.7K	48	9,516
23	Pabna	Rajshahi	441.2K	46	9,549
24	Chandpur	Chittagong	436.5K	40	10,804
25	Feni	Chittagong	430.3K	51	8,471
26	Kushtia	Khulna	421.0K	61	6,947
27	Belkuchi	Rajshahi	417.0K	127	3,283
28	Dinajpur	Rangpur	402.0K	41	9,710
29	Lalpur	Rajshahi	388.6K	98	3,973
30	Nandail	Dhaka	387.9K	201	1,928

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bangladesh?: The population of Bangladesh is projected to reach approximately 177,818,044 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Bangladesh?: Life expectancy at birth in Bangladesh is projected to be 75.5 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Bangladesh?: The total fertility rate in Bangladesh is projected to be 2.09 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Bangladesh?: The median age in Bangladesh is projected to be 26.3 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Bangladesh?: Bangladesh's population is projected to be 27.3% children (0-14 years), 65.8% working age (15-64 years), and 6.8% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Bangladesh?: Bangladesh's GDP is $510.7 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Bangladesh?: The GDP per capita in Bangladesh is $10,955 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Bangladesh?: The inflation rate in Bangladesh is 9.2% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

9,330

Deaths today

2,500

Net emigration today

1,017

As of today, Bangladesh has approximately 177,818,044 people. Estimated births today: 9,330; deaths: 2,500.

Watch Bangladesh's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(232)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Dhaka★ Capital	Dhaka	37.43M	6,989	5,356
2	Chattogram	Chittagong	5.04M	534	9,450
3	Savar	Dhaka	3.67M	625	5,880
4	Brahmanbaria	Dhaka	3.02M	943	3,204
5	Kishoreganj	Dhaka	1.36M	478	2,852
6	Sylhet	Sylhet	1.26M	118	10,687
7	Khulna	Khulna	1.08M	124	8,658
8	Kutubdia	Chittagong	1.07M	515	2,086
9	Chandanaish	Chittagong	950.4K	367	2,590
10	Rajshahi	Rajshahi	761.5K	138	5,526
11	Louhajang	Dhaka	754.1K	225	3,357
12	Mymensingh	Dhaka	683.6K	63	10,885
13	Bogura	Rajshahi	667.7K	79	8,430
14	Rangpur	Rangpur	647.7K	70	9,253
15	Chapainawabganj	Rajshahi	613.7K	103	5,946
16	Jashore	Khulna	580.6K	55	10,595
17	Belkuchi	Rajshahi	511.7K	100	5,138
18	Cox's Bazar	Chittagong	484.6K	104	4,660
19	Elenga	Dhaka	478.0K	199	2,402
20	Tangail	Dhaka	471.2K	59	8,014
21	Sirajganj	Rajshahi	462.6K	80	5,797
22	Barishal	Barisal	456.7K	48	9,516
23	Pabna	Rajshahi	441.2K	46	9,549
24	Chandpur	Chittagong	436.5K	40	10,804
25	Feni	Chittagong	430.3K	51	8,471
26	Kushtia	Khulna	421.0K	61	6,947
27	Belkuchi	Rajshahi	417.0K	127	3,283
28	Dinajpur	Rangpur	402.0K	41	9,710
29	Lalpur	Rajshahi	388.6K	98	3,973
30	Nandail	Dhaka	387.9K	201	1,928

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bangladesh?: The population of Bangladesh is projected to reach approximately 177,818,044 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Bangladesh?: Life expectancy at birth in Bangladesh is projected to be 75.5 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Bangladesh?: The total fertility rate in Bangladesh is projected to be 2.09 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Bangladesh?: The median age in Bangladesh is projected to be 26.3 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Bangladesh?: Bangladesh's population is projected to be 27.3% children (0-14 years), 65.8% working age (15-64 years), and 6.8% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Bangladesh?: Bangladesh's GDP is $510.7 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Bangladesh?: The GDP per capita in Bangladesh is $10,955 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Bangladesh?: The inflation rate in Bangladesh is 9.2% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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