Bangladesh
People's Republic of Bangladesh
"A South Asian deltaic nation with the world's longest natural beach and rich Bengal culture."
Overview
Key information and facts
Government type
Parliamentary Republic
Capital City
Dhaka
Official Languages
Bengali
Population
171.47M
Total Area
147.57K km²
Population Density
1.16K people per km²
Currency
Bangladeshi taka
Week Start
sunday
Driving Side
left
Society
Key social and demographic indicators
Total Population+1.2%
Life Expectancy
Urban Population
Fertility Rate
Internet Users
Economy
Economic and financial indicators
GDP+5.8%
GDP per Capita
Inflation
Unemployment Rate
Gini Index
Frequently Asked Questions About Bangladesh
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
Bangladesh's capital city is Dhaka.
What is the population of Bangladesh?
As of 2023, the estimated population of Bangladesh is approximately 171.47M people. This makes it the 8th most populous country out of 192 states.
How large is Bangladesh?
Bangladesh spans a total area of approximately 147,570 square kilometers (56,977.07 square miles).
Which continent is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh is located in Asia, specifically within the Southern Asia subregion.
What is the GDP of Bangladesh?
According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bangladesh is approximately $437.42B USD. This ranks Bangladesh as the 33rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.