Bangladesh vs Japan
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Bangladesh has 55.2 million more people than Japan (178 million vs 123 million in 2026). Japan is 2.8 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Japan ($35,951 vs $2,597). People live longer on average in Japan (84.0 vs 74.9 years).
| Bangladesh | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 177,818,044 | 122,585,904 |
| Yearly population change | +1.21% | −0.63% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 215 million | 105 million |
| Land area | 130,170 km² | 364,500 km² |
| Density | 1,366/km² | 336/km² |
| GDP | $456 billion (2025) | $4.44 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $2,597 (2025) | $35,951 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 years | 84.0 years |
| Births per woman | 2.14 | 1.15 |
| Urban population | 33% | 92% |
| Capital | Dhaka | Tokyo |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka (BDT) | yen (JPY) |
| Calling code | +880 | +81 |
Share of world population: Bangladesh 2.15%, Japan 1.48%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Bangladesh or Japan?
Bangladesh: about 178 million people versus 123 million in Japan (2026).
Is Bangladesh bigger than Japan?
By land area, Japan is larger: 364,500 km² versus 130,170 km².
Which economy is bigger, Bangladesh or Japan?
Japan, with a GDP of $4.44 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).