Bangladesh
Country statistics · 1990–present
Bangladesh at a Glance
Bangladesh is home to 173.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $3,451, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 74.9 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 173.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 20.0 and a death rate of 5.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 14.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 3 million additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Bangladesh is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $622 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $3,451 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 5.7% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 74.9 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $53 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 79.0% (2022), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 53.4% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 59.1% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.