Bangladesh vs North Korea
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Bangladesh has 6.7 times as many people as North Korea (178 million vs 26.6 million in 2026). Bangladesh is 1.1 times larger by land area. People live longer on average in Bangladesh (74.9 vs 73.7 years).
| Bangladesh | North Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 177,818,044 | 26,633,691 |
| Yearly population change | +1.21% | +0.24% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 215 million | 25.8 million |
| Land area | 130,170 km² | 120,410 km² |
| Density | 1,366/km² | 221/km² |
| GDP | $456 billion (2025) | — |
| GDP per capita | $2,597 (2025) | — |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 years | 73.7 years |
| Births per woman | 2.14 | 1.78 |
| Urban population | 33% | 64% |
| Capital | Dhaka | Pyongyang |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka (BDT) | North Korean won (KPW) |
| Calling code | +880 | +850 |
Share of world population: Bangladesh 2.15%, North Korea 0.32%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Bangladesh or North Korea?
Bangladesh: about 178 million people versus 26.6 million in North Korea (2026).
Is Bangladesh bigger than North Korea?
By land area, Bangladesh is larger: 130,170 km² versus 120,410 km².
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).