Bangladesh/Society

Society in Bangladesh

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
171.5M(2023)
Population Growth
1.2%(2023)
Fertility Rate
2.16(2023)
Death Rate
5.0 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
-473.4K(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
74.7 years(2023)
Under-5 Mortality
30.6 per 1k(2023)
Maternal Mortality
115 per 100k(2023)
Health Expenditure (as share of GDP)
2.4%(2022)

Education & Human Capital

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Literacy Rate
76%(2021)
Primary Enrollment
90.5%(2010)
Secondary Enrollment
71.5%(2023)
Tertiary Enrollment
23.8(2023)
Education Expenditure (as share of GDP)
1.8%(2023)

Living Standards & Connectivity

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Internet Users
44.5%(2023)
Access to Electricity
99.5%(2023)
Access to Basic Drinking Water
98.1%(2022)
Urban Population
69.4M(2023)
Rural Population
102.1M(2023)

Current Snapshot Overview

A summary of key social and demographic indicators for Bangladesh

  • Bangladesh has an estimated population of 171.5M
    2023
    A steady annual growth rate of 1.2%
    2023
    supports sustained population expansion, providing a stable base for economic development. The fertility rate of 2.2 births per woman
    2023
    is above replacement level, ensuring sustainable long-term population stability without significant external migration. Net emigration of approximately 473K individuals annually (or 2.8 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    adds pressure to demographic transitions and workforce sustainability.
  • Regarding public health, the country maintains a reasonable health standard with a life expectancy of 74.7 years
    2023
    , though there is scope for further improvements to achieve higher global benchmarks. Concurrently, Healthcare delivery faces significant systemic challenges, as evidenced by elevated child mortality (under 5 years) (30.6 per 1,000 live births
    2023
    and maternal mortality (115 per 100,000 live births
    2023
    ) rates, suggesting areas for critical intervention and resource allocation. These outcomes are supported by limited healthcare spending, at 2.4% of GDP
    2022
    , which may constrain comprehensive health system improvements and the attainment of higher health outcomes.
  • Educational progress is reflected in a literacy rate of 76%
    2021
    , though continued efforts are needed to achieve universal literacy and enhance foundational skills. Complementing this, educational access shows solid progress through 91% primary enrollment
    2010
    and 71% secondary participation rates
    2023
    . This educational framework is supported by limited educational investment, at 1.8% of GDP
    2023
    , which may constrain the scale and quality of future human capital development initiatives.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, a still balanced urban-rural distribution (40% urban population
    2023
    ) creates diverse economic opportunities but necessitates coordinated infrastructure development to bridge potential disparities. Furthermore, basic infrastructure coverage includes 100% electricity access
    2023
    . However, digital connectivity at {currentInternet}% internet penetration
    2023
    indicates significant opportunities for further digital transformation and economic inclusion.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

Managing demographic trends is crucial for long-term economic planning and workforce stability.

Public Health System

Public health outcomes are a core indicator of national development and quality of life. Access to healthcare is essential for sustainable growth.

Human Capital Formation

Improving foundational literacy and secondary school completion is a critical priority for unlocking future economic potential.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Infrastructure shapes economic efficiency, urbanization patterns, and digital integration, being critical for modern economies.

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Neighbors & Regional Peers

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