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Population Structure in Bangladesh

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Population Structure in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is the 9th most populated country in the world. Dhaka and Chittagong are the largest cities by population.

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Population growth

  • Since independence in 1971, Bangladesh’s population has increased from 71 million to an estimated population of 166 million in 2018.
  • This makes it the 9th most populated country in the world.
  • It is estimated by the UN that the country’s population will reach over 202 million by the year 2053.
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Population density

  • The dominant age group is 25-54 with 39% of the total population in this age group.
  • Bangladesh is ranked in the top 10 most densely populated countries.
    • It has an average of 1115 people per square kilometre.
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Dhaka

  • The largest city in Bangladesh is Dhaka.
    • Dhaka has an estimated population of 14 million people.
    • It also has approximately 600,000 bicycles on the roads daily.
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Chittagong

  • Chittagong is the 2nd largest city in Bangladesh.
    • It has an estimated population of 2.6 million.

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