🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Population: 175,686,899 in 2025 for Bangladesh (Asia), position 8 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Bangladesh: $2,597 /inh. (2025), ranking 167 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 8.8 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Bangladesh, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152), Open defecation (1/211).
Weaknesses – Bangladesh, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of health spending paid directly by patients (190/191), Absence of corruption in the judiciary (169/173), Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining (180/186).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Bangladesh has $2,597 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Bangladesh has 3.8 %, close to the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Bangladesh has 8.8 %, above the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Bangladesh has 3.5 %, below the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $1.8T | 2025 | 25 of 201 |
| GDP | $456.3B | 2025 | 37 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.5 % | 2025 | 96 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.2 % | 2025 | 110 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.6 % | 2021 | 128 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $2,567 /inh. | 2021 | 128 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $10,154 /inh. | 2025 | 141 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,840 /inh. | 2025 | 155 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $2,597 /inh. | 2025 | 167 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 121.92 LCU/$ | 2025 | 62 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 8.6 % | 2025 | 70 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 47.9 % | 2025 | 104 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | 2 % | 2025 | 108 of 146 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 6.5 % | 2025 | 165 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 8.8 % | 2025 | 166 of 191 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 44.3 % | 2025 | 32 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 61 % | 2025 | 44 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 9.4 % | 2025 | 64 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.8 % | 2025 | 65 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 56.6 % | 2025 | 101 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18 % | 2025 | 109 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.8 % | 2025 | 112 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 37.7 % | 2025 | 159 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $48.2B | 2025 | 59 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -0 % | 2025 | 79 of 198 |
| Services exports | $7B | 2025 | 87 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 0.5 % | 2018 | 170 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 11.1 % | 2025 | 179 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 16.8 % | 2025 | 183 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 28 % | 2025 | 186 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 7.4 % | 2025 | 44 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.8B | 2025 | 75 of 203 |
| Official development aid received | 1.2 % | 2023 | 90 of 160 |
| International tourism receipts | $217.9M | 2020 | 135 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 323,000 arr. | 2019 | 149 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.4 % | 2025 | 166 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 31.2 % | 2003 | 29 of 109 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 25.8 % | 2021 | 70 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -2.8 % | 2021 | 89 of 158 |
| Military spending | 0.8 % | 2025 | 137 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 7.6 % | 2021 | 143 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 8.3 % | 2021 | 155 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 5.8 % | 2025 | 179 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 22.3 % | 2024 | 17 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $28.6B | 2025 | 60 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 5.7 % | 2025 | 92 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3.9 months | 2025 | 103 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 34.5 % | 2025 | 106 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22.4 % | 2025 | 12 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 34.8 % | 2025 | 24 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 34 % | 2025 | 38 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 28.5 % | 2025 | 47 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 72.2 % | 2025 | 53 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11.4 % | 2025 | 69 of 203 |
| Services | 52.1 % | 2025 | 136 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 175,686,899 inhab. | 2025 | 8 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.8 % | 2025 | 67 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 27.6 % | 2025 | 80 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.7 % | 2025 | 85 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 89.3 % | 2024 | 105 of 145 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 6.7 % | 2025 | 128 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 52.2 per 100 | 2025 | 129 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 96.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 147 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.2 % | 2025 | 147 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 25.3 yrs | 2023 | 154 of 226 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 56 % | 2019 | 156 of 178 |
| Urban population | 33.2 % | 2025 | 185 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male suicide rate | 7.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 34 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 4.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 35 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 37 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 20 per 1,000 | 2024 | 72 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.22 % | 2025 | 83 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 73.3 yrs | 2024 | 93 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.14 children/woman | 2024 | 93 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 15.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 97 of 188 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 74.9 yrs | 2024 | 105 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 62.4 yrs | 2023 | 105 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 76.7 yrs | 2024 | 119 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 30.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 139 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 24.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 139 of 194 |
| Death rate | 5.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 185 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 96 % | 2024 | 46 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 98.8 % | 2024 | 86 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 8.2 % | 2024 | 106 of 167 |
| Physicians | 0.72 per 1,000 | 2023 | 131 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 0.9 per 1,000 | 2023 | 155 of 190 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 67.6 % | 2024 | 160 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.66 per 1,000 | 2023 | 178 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 221 per 100,000 | 2024 | 179 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 2.2 % | 2023 | 190 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 79.3 % | 2023 | 190 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult men | 2.7 % | 2024 | 6 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 5.8 % | 2024 | 9 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 8.6 % | 2024 | 12 of 196 |
| Average weight of women | 49.8 kg | 2010 | 48 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 55.2 kg | 2010 | 48 of 48 |
| Tobacco use among women | 14 % | 2024 | 118 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 32 % | 2024 | 144 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 49.9 % | 2024 | 152 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 13.2 % | 2024 | 162 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 22 kg/m² | 2016 | 181 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 163.8 cm | 2014 | 183 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 21.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 184 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0 L/person | 2024 | 195 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 150.8 cm | 2014 | 196 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importance of religion in life | 99 % | 2022 | 7 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 7.9 % | 2020 | 15 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 78 % | 2022 | 26 of 80 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 91.1 % | 2020 | 31 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 54.2 % | 2022 | 34 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.6 % | 2020 | 36 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.09 | 2003 | 154 of 203 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.7 % | 2024 | 154 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 157 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.21 | 2003 | 162 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.05 | 2003 | 182 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.3 % | 2020 | 183 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0 % | 2020 | 187 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.8 % | 2022 | 28 of 169 |
| Gini index | 30.9 | 2022 | 42 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 5.9 % | 2022 | 105 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 25.5 % | 2022 | 107 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 1,333 inh./km² | 2024 | 8 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 4,413 km | 2026 | 42 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 23.9 ° | 2026 | 92 of 232 |
| Total area | 147,570 km² | 2024 | 92 of 212 |
| Land area | 130,170 km² | 2024 | 94 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 580 km | 2026 | 96 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,666 mm | 2022 | 11 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 620 m³/inh. | 2022 | 149 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 85 m | 2026 | 153 of 166 |
| Highest point | 1,060 m | 2026 | 153 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 8.4 % | 2015 | 163 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 60.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 72.2 % | 2024 | 19 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 14.4 % | 2024 | 147 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 4.2 % | 2025 | 183 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.7 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.71 | 2025 | 91 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.12 | 2025 | 130 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.2 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 144 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.12 | 2025 | 149 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2024 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2024 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.77 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.64 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.52 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.67 | 2025 | 106 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.59 | 2025 | 106 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.63 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.58 | 2025 | 115 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.54 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.53 | 2025 | 120 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.43 | 2025 | 112 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.31 | 2025 | 123 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.78 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.72 | 2025 | 139 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.44 | 2025 | 142 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 23 pts | 2024 | 151 of 179 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.91 | 2025 | 157 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.98 | 2025 | 168 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -2.06 | 2025 | 169 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.94 | 2025 | 173 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.94 | 2025 | 179 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,971 | 2025 | 31 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 28.8 % | 2015 | 93 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 19.1 % | 2025 | 109 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 20.9 % | 2023 | 121 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 25 /100 | 2025 | 133 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 6.3 /100 | 2025 | 161 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 50 /100 | 2025 | 163 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 25 /100 | 2025 | 172 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 34.4 /100 | 2025 | 177 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 25 /100 | 2025 | 177 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -0.7 pts | 2025 | 135 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.3 per 100,000 | 2018 | 88 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited but rarely prosecuted | 2026 | 16 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 73.9 % | 2022 | 18 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 10 % | 2022 | 32 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 54.7 % | 2022 | 60 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 115 per 100,000 | 2023 | 131 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 70.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 177 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 59 % | 2019 | 189 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 7.7 % | 2022 | 23 of 64 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 59 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 59 yrs | 2026 | 77 of 78 |
| Trade union membership rate | 11.9 % | 2018 | 90 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 1.6 % | 2020 | 93 of 99 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $379 | 2024 | 111 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $108 | 2024 | 124 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 22 % | 2021 | 151 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 9.1 /10 | 2024 | 180 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 47.2 % | 2025 | 139 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Recognised under conditions | 2026 | 15 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 5 yrs | 2025 | 190 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has about 175,686,899 inhabitants (2025), ranking 8 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Bangladesh?
GDP per capita is $2,597 /inh. (2025): Bangladesh ranks 167 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Bangladesh?
Annual inflation is 8.8 % (2025); Bangladesh ranks 166 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Bangladesh?
The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2025); Bangladesh ranks 65 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Bangladesh stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Bangladesh has $2,597 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Bangladesh come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.