The total population in Bangladesh was estimated at 171.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Bangladesh Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population of Bangladesh was estimated at approximately 172.02 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 92.38 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 9.75 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Historical chart and dataset showing total population for Bangladesh by year from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in Bangladesh was reported at 27.99 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bangladesh - Population ages 0-14 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Rural population (% of total population) in Bangladesh was reported at 58.77 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bangladesh - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Bangladesh (SPPOPGROWBGD) from 1961 to 2024 about Bangladesh, population, and rate.

Bangladesh BD: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.222 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.024 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 1.888 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.944 % in 1968 and a record low of 0.815 % in 2021. Bangladesh BD: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Weighted average;

Bangladesh BD: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 9.873 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.988 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.820 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.139 % in 2003 and a record low of 7.954 % in 1971. Bangladesh BD: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Bangladesh was reported at 26.64 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bangladesh - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Bangladesh BD: Population: as % of Total: Female data was reported at 50.802 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.763 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Population: as % of Total: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 48.830 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.844 % in 2017 and a record low of 48.001 % in 1960. Bangladesh BD: Population: as % of Total: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;

Bangladesh BD: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 8.648 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.609 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.628 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.712 % in 2004 and a record low of 7.695 % in 1972. Bangladesh BD: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Bangladesh BD: Population: Total data was reported at 171,466,990.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 169,384,897.000 Person for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 114,869,650.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 171,466,990.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 51,828,660.000 Person in 1960. Bangladesh BD: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for Bangladesh (SPPOP1564TOZSBGD) from 1960 to 2024 about Bangladesh, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Urban population (% of total population) in Bangladesh was reported at 41.23 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bangladesh - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Bangladesh (SLEMPTOTLSPZSBGD) from 1991 to 2024 about Bangladesh, employment-population ratio, employment, and population.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Bangladesh (POPTOTBDA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Bangladesh and population.

The share of urban population in Bangladesh increased by 0.8 percentage points (+2.01 percent) in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. With 40.47 percent, the share thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. Notably, the share continuously increased over the last years.A population may be defined as urban depending on the size (population or area) or population density of the village, town, or city. The urbanization rate then refers to the share of the total population who live in an urban setting. International comparisons may be inconsistent due to differing parameters for what constitutes an urban center.

Bangladesh BD: Population: Male: Ages 0-4: % of Male Population data was reported at 10.018 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.012 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Population: Male: Ages 0-4: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 14.928 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.056 % in 1977 and a record low of 9.934 % in 2017. Bangladesh BD: Population: Male: Ages 0-4: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 0 to 4 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

There were 8 985 000 Linkedin users in Bangladesh in July 2024, which accounted for 5% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (4 200 000).

There were 67 179 200 Facebook users in Bangladesh in November 2024, which accounted for 37.5% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 64.7%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (33 100 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 14 500 000.