Population: 173 million
Bangladesh has a population of 173 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $460 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Bangladesh is $460 billion ($2,680 per capita).
Capital: Dhaka
The capital city of Bangladesh is Dhaka. Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT).
Languages: Bengali
Official/main languages: Bengali. Area: 147,570 km². Continent: Asia.
Bangladesh Overview
Bangladesh (🇧🇩) is located in Asia with a total area of 147,570 km². The country has a population of 173 million and its capital is Dhaka.
Economy
- GDP: $460 billion
- GDP per capita: $2,680
- Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Key Facts
- Capital: Dhaka
- Languages: Bengali
- Area: 147,570 km²
- Continent: Asia
How to read this Bangladesh profile
Use the population of 173 million together with the area of 147,570 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $460 billion and GDP per capita of $2,680 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Scope and freshness of the Bangladesh profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Bangladesh, its capital Dhaka, and its place in Asia. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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Bangladesh data sources and update scope
This Bangladesh profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bangladesh?
The population of Bangladesh is approximately 173 million.
What is the GDP of Bangladesh?
The GDP of Bangladesh is approximately $460 billion, which translates to $2,680 per capita.
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.