Bangladesh vs Palestine
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Bangladesh has 32.2 times as many people as Palestine (178 million vs 5.5 million in 2026). Bangladesh is 21.6 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Palestine ($3,171 vs $2,597). People live longer on average in Bangladesh (74.9 vs 69.2 years).
| Bangladesh | Palestine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 177,818,044 | 5,516,465 |
| Yearly population change | +1.21% | +1.90% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 215 million | 8.1 million |
| Land area | 130,170 km² | 6,025 km² |
| Density | 1,366/km² | 916/km² |
| GDP | $456 billion (2025) | $17.2 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $2,597 (2025) | $3,171 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 years | 69.2 years |
| Births per woman | 2.14 | 3.25 |
| Urban population | 33% | 87% |
| Capital | Dhaka | East Jerusalem and Ramallah |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka (BDT) | Egyptian pound (EGP), Jordanian dinar (JOD), new shekel (ILS) |
| Calling code | +880 | +970 |
Share of world population: Bangladesh 2.15%, Palestine 0.07%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Bangladesh or Palestine?
Bangladesh: about 178 million people versus 5.5 million in Palestine (2026).
Is Bangladesh bigger than Palestine?
By land area, Bangladesh is larger: 130,170 km² versus 6,025 km².
Which economy is bigger, Bangladesh or Palestine?
Bangladesh, with a GDP of $456 billion versus $17.2 billion (World Bank, current US$).
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).