Bangladesh vs Canada
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Bangladesh has 4.2 times as many people as Canada (178 million vs 42.0 million in 2026). Canada is 67.5 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Canada ($55,698 vs $2,597). People live longer on average in Canada (82.1 vs 74.9 years).
| Bangladesh | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 177,818,044 | 41,956,716 |
| Yearly population change | +1.21% | +0.73% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 215 million | 46.6 million |
| Land area | 130,170 km² | 8,788,700 km² |
| Density | 1,366/km² | 5/km² |
| GDP | $456 billion (2025) | $2.32 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $2,597 (2025) | $55,698 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 years | 82.1 years |
| Births per woman | 2.14 | 1.25 |
| Urban population | 33% | 83% |
| Capital | Dhaka | Ottawa |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka (BDT) | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Calling code | +880 | +1 |
Share of world population: Bangladesh 2.15%, Canada 0.51%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Bangladesh or Canada?
Bangladesh: about 178 million people versus 42.0 million in Canada (2026).
Is Bangladesh bigger than Canada?
By land area, Canada is larger: 8,788,700 km² versus 130,170 km².
Which economy is bigger, Bangladesh or Canada?
Canada, with a GDP of $2.32 trillion versus $456 billion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).