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In 2026, Bangladesh's population stands at 177,818,044. That is a 4-fold increase on the 41,206,856 recorded in 1950. It is expanding at +1.19% a year, adding about 2.1M people a year. People are packed in tightly, at 1,366 people/km², among the most crowded places on Earth. Half the population is younger than 26.3 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 35.5 by 2050. Women outnumber men, at 97 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections put it at 208,596,516, up +17% from 2026.
Total population
177,818,044
Density
1,366 people/km²
Median age
26.3 years
Growth rate
+1.19%
Bangladesh's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 26 in 2026 to 36 by 2050. Population density is high at 1,366 people per km².