Bangladesh Population
South Asia · 8th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
178,473,832
The population of Bangladesh is about 178,473,832 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 178 million for 2026 as a whole — 2.15% of the world's people.
Bangladesh is one of the ten most populous countries on Earth (8th). The population is still growing, by about 1.21% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 215 million. That is 3.4 times its 1960 population of 51.8 million. With 1,366 people per square kilometre, it is one of the most densely populated places in the world. 33% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
178 million
Yearly change
+1.21%
World rank
8th
Share of world
2.15%
Density
1,366/km²
Land area
130,170 km²
Life expectancy
74.9 yrs
Births per woman
2.14
Population of Bangladesh, 1960–2050
Bangladesh population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 51,828,660 | — | 398 |
| 1970 | 69,058,894 | +2.62% | 531 |
| 1980 | 88,016,432 | +2.42% | 676 |
| 1990 | 111,633,717 | +2.01% | 858 |
| 2000 | 134,544,304 | +1.84% | 1,034 |
| 2010 | 152,201,981 | +0.88% | 1,169 |
| 2020 | 166,298,024 | +0.84% | 1,278 |
| 2024 | 173,562,364 | +1.22% | 1,333 |
| 2026proj. | 177,818,044 | +1.21% | 1,366 |
| 2030proj. | 186,072,407 | +1.09% | 1,429 |
| 2040proj. | 202,589,429 | +0.69% | 1,556 |
| 2050proj. | 214,709,097 | +0.50% | 1,649 |
Bangladesh population: questions and answers
What is the population of Bangladesh in 2026?
About 177,818,044 (178 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Bangladesh's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.21% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Bangladesh?
About 1,366 people per km², with a land area of 130,170 km².
What will the population of Bangladesh be in 2050?
About 215 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
Dhaka.
What is the life expectancy in Bangladesh?
74.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.