Bangladesh Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Bangladesh's population density was 1,341.3 in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's population density stood at 1,341.3 in 2025, a rise of +22.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,341.3 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 9th globally.
Bangladesh’s population density has risen sharply over the 64‑year span from 409.54 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to 1,341.34 in 2025, placing it ninth globally according to the World Bank. This all‑time peak reflects sustained urbanisation, declining mortality and a high fertility rate that persisted through the 1970s and 1980s, while land‑area has remained essentially unchanged. The density increase far outpaces that of nearby island economies such as Sint Maarten (Dutch part), which recorded 1,291.59 persons per square kilometre in the same year, underscoring Bangladesh’s more pronounced demographic pressure. The rapid rise has strained housing, infrastructure and environmental resources, prompting policy focus on vertical housing, transport upgrades and agricultural intensification. Continued economic growth and migration to cities are likely to keep density on an upward trajectory, though a decisive shift toward family‑planning incentives and spatial planning could moderate future increases.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,354.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,341.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,341.3 | +22.2 | #9 |
| 2023 | 1,319.2 | +18.8 | #205 |
| 2022 | 1,300.4 | +12.4 | #206 |
| 2021 | 1,288.0 | +10.5 | #207 |
| 2020 | 1,277.5 | +10.6 | #207 |
| 2019 | 1,266.9 | +10.7 | #207 |
| 2018 | 1,256.2 | +10.3 | #207 |
| 2017 | 1,246.0 | +10.6 | #207 |
| 2016 | 1,235.4 | +11.0 | #207 |
| 2015 | 1,224.4 | +10.9 | #207 |
| 2014 | 1,213.5 | +11.0 | #207 |
| 2013 | 1,202.5 | +11.2 | #207 |
| 2012 | 1,191.3 | +11.4 | #207 |
| 2011 | 1,179.9 | +10.7 | #204 |
| 2010 | 1,169.3 | +10.2 | #201 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's population density was 1,341.3 in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's population density peaked at 1,341.3 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Bangladesh was 409.5 in 1961.
Bangladesh ranks 9th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's population density is projected to reach 1,341.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Bangladesh in 2025 was 1,341.3. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_population-density,
title = {Bangladesh Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}