Bangladesh Population Clock

Bangladesh population

179,508,742

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.22%

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Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Bangladesh

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Bangladesh is 179,508,742, growing at an annual rate of 1.22%. That works out to a net change of approximately 5,820 people per day or 242 per hour.

The population change in Bangladesh is driven by three components: approximately 3,441,259 births per year and 899,880 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.22% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 2.11 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Bangladesh is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Bangladesh?

The current population of Bangladesh is approximately 179,508,742, growing at 1.22% per year.

How fast is the population of Bangladesh changing?

By approximately 5,820 people per day, or 242 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Bangladesh?

Yes. With approximately 3,441,259 births and 899,880 deaths per year, Bangladesh has a natural population increase of about 2,541,379 people annually.

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