Bangladesh vs Poland
Population, economy and geography side by side
Bangladesh has 4.9 times as many people as Poland (178 million vs 36.3 million in 2026). Poland is 2.4 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Poland ($28,420 vs $2,597). People live longer on average in Poland (78.4 vs 74.9 years).
| Bangladesh | Poland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 177,818,044 | 36,307,632 |
| Yearly population change | +1.21% | −0.35% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 215 million | 31.4 million |
| Land area | 130,170 km² | 306,070 km² |
| Density | 1,366/km² | 119/km² |
| GDP | $456 billion (2025) | $1.04 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $2,597 (2025) | $28,420 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 years | 78.4 years |
| Births per woman | 2.14 | 1.14 |
| Urban population | 33% | 60% |
| Capital | Dhaka | Warsaw |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka (BDT) | złoty (PLN), złoty (PLZ) |
| Calling code | +880 | +48 |
Share of world population: Bangladesh 2.15%, Poland 0.44%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Bangladesh or Poland?
Bangladesh: about 178 million people versus 36.3 million in Poland (2026).
Is Bangladesh bigger than Poland?
By land area, Poland is larger: 306,070 km² versus 130,170 km².
Which economy is bigger, Bangladesh or Poland?
Poland, with a GDP of $1.04 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).