Population Structure in Bangladesh
Geography: KS3, topic 20.2.1
Population Structure in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the 9th most populated country in the world. Dhaka and Chittagong are the largest cities by population.
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.
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.
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.
Chittagong
- Chittagong is the 2nd largest city in Bangladesh.
- It has an estimated population of 2.6 million.
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