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Bangladesh
Asia · Southern Asia
Overview
Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia within Asia, alongside 8 other countries in the same subregion.
With a population of 173.6M, Bangladesh ranks 8th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 1,335 people per km² (6th of 196 by density).
Bangladesh's GDP is $450.1B, 35th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $2,593 (136th of 181 by GDP per capita).
Nearby countries in Southern Asia: Afghanistan, Bhutan, India.
Identity
Capital
Dhaka
Currency
Taka
BDT
Official language
Bangla
Continent / Region
Asia · Southern Asia
People
Population
173.6MWorld Bank 2024
Population density
1,335 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
$450.1BWorld Bank 2024
GDP per capita
$2,593World Bank 2024
Geography
Land area
Trade
Exports data unavailable for this country.