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South Asia · Country statistics

Bangladesh

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population175.69M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$456.32B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$2.6K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth74.92024 · yearsInternet use53.4%2024 · % of populationForest area14.5%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
10.4%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Bangladesh2023 · 10.4%
04.559.113.6518.21960199320252001: 15.5%2002: 14.6%2003: 14.8%2004: 14.7%2005: 15.1%2006: 15.4%2007: 16.1%2008: 16.9%2009: 17.9%2010: 18.2%2011: 18%2012: 17.3%2013: 16.7%2014: 15.6%2015: 15.2%2016: 14.4%2017: 13.4%2018: 12%2019: 10.9%2020: 10.8%2021: 10.3%2022: 10.6%2023: 10.4%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Bangladesh in perspective

Region
South Asia
Capital
Dhaka
Country code
BGD

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