Population · Asia · 2025 data
Bangladesh Population
Bangladesh had a population of 175.69 million in 2025, ranking #8 of 216 countries and territories (2.14% of the world). The population grew by 10.2% over the past ten years.
175.69 million
Population (2025) · #8
+1.22%
Annual growth
1,333
People per km²
33%
Live in cities
Population of Bangladesh, 1960–2025
51.81960
59.91965
69.11970
77.91975
88.01980
100.31985
111.61990
122.61995
134.52000
144.72005
152.22010
159.42015
166.32020
175.72025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175,686,899 | +1.22% |
| 2024 | 173,562,364 | +1.22% |
| 2023 | 171,466,990 | +1.23% |
| 2022 | 169,384,897 | +1.03% |
| 2021 | 167,658,854 | +0.82% |
| 2020 | 166,298,024 | +0.84% |
| 2019 | 164,913,055 | +0.85% |
| 2018 | 163,523,103 | +0.82% |
| 2017 | 162,186,147 | +0.85% |
| 2016 | 160,811,932 | +0.90% |
| 2015 | 159,383,179 | +0.90% |
| 2014 | 157,964,929 | +0.92% |
| 2013 | 156,532,141 | +0.94% |
| 2012 | 155,070,101 | +0.96% |
| 2011 | 153,591,076 | +0.91% |
| 2010 | 152,201,981 | +0.88% |
| 2009 | 150,873,714 | +0.94% |
| 2008 | 149,474,264 | +1.00% |
| 2007 | 147,989,278 | +1.08% |
| 2006 | 146,405,973 | +1.17% |
| 2005 | 144,715,786 | +1.27% |
| 2004 | 142,902,856 | +1.37% |
| 2003 | 140,970,351 | +1.47% |
| 2002 | 138,933,658 | +1.56% |
| 2001 | 136,805,810 | +1.68% |
| 2000 | 134,544,304 | +1.84% |
| 1999 | 132,108,065 | +1.92% |
| 1998 | 129,622,332 | +1.91% |
| 1997 | 127,198,069 | +1.87% |
| 1996 | 124,862,179 | +1.84% |
| 1995 | 122,600,370 | +1.88% |
| 1994 | 120,343,179 | +1.87% |
| 1993 | 118,132,360 | +1.88% |
| 1992 | 115,952,192 | +1.90% |
| 1991 | 113,787,109 | +1.93% |
| 1990 | 111,633,717 | +2.01% |
| 1989 | 109,433,799 | +2.07% |
| 1988 | 107,216,008 | +2.15% |
| 1987 | 104,959,291 | +2.26% |
| 1986 | 102,635,572 | +2.38% |
| 1985 | 100,253,825 | +2.49% |
| 1984 | 97,814,966 | +2.60% |
| 1983 | 95,335,155 | +2.72% |
| 1982 | 92,814,507 | +2.78% |
| 1981 | 90,303,105 | +2.60% |
| 1980 | 88,016,432 | +2.42% |
| 1979 | 85,935,072 | +2.44% |
| 1978 | 83,889,655 | +2.47% |
| 1977 | 81,867,264 | +2.52% |
| 1976 | 79,855,318 | +2.57% |
| 1975 | 77,854,351 | +2.66% |
| 1974 | 75,839,348 | +2.87% |
| 1973 | 73,722,294 | +2.90% |
| 1972 | 71,641,519 | +1.94% |
| 1971 | 70,276,758 | +1.76% |
| 1970 | 69,058,894 | +2.62% |
| 1969 | 67,294,133 | +2.88% |
| 1968 | 65,408,276 | +2.99% |
| 1967 | 63,510,929 | +2.99% |
| 1966 | 61,669,806 | +2.95% |
| 1965 | 59,902,519 | +2.96% |
| 1964 | 58,178,374 | +2.96% |
| 1963 | 56,504,402 | +2.96% |
| 1962 | 54,881,146 | +2.95% |
| 1961 | 53,310,348 | +2.86% |
| 1960 | 51,828,660 | — |
Demographics of Bangladesh
74.9
Life expectancy (years)
2.14
Births per woman (above replacement)
6.7%
Aged 65 and over
27.8 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Bengali at least 99%, other indigenous ethnic groups 1% (2022 est.)
Languages
Bangla 98.8% (official, also known as Bengali), other 1.2% (2011 est.)
Religions
Muslim 91%, Hindu 8%, other 1% (2022 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 40.5% of total population (2023).
Largest cities
1
Dhaka Capital
23.2 million2
Chittagong
5.4 million3
Khulna
955,0004
Rajshahi
962,0005
Sylhet
964,0006
Bogra
906,000
Frequently asked questions about the population of Bangladesh
What is the population of Bangladesh?
Bangladesh had a population of 175.69 million in 2025, ranking #8 of 216 countries and territories (2.14% of the world).
Is the population of Bangladesh growing?
Yes. The population grew by 10.2% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 1.22%.
How has the population of Bangladesh changed since 1960?
It has grown 3.4-fold, from 51.83 million in 1960 to 175.69 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Bangladesh?
About 1,333 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Bangladesh?
Dhaka — about 23.2 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).