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Bangladesh: key facts and figures
Bangladesh has 173.6 million people, Bengali as an official language, the Bangladeshi Taka and 27 public holidays a year. It ranks 8th of 195 countries for total population.
173.6 millionpeople
BDTcurrency
Bengaliofficial language
+880calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Bangladesh differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
173.6 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.22%
- Fertility rate2.1 per woman#91
- Aged 65 and over6.5%#108
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$2,597Output per person
- Total economy$456.3 billion#37
- Real growth+3.5%#86
- Inflation8.8%#27
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.685Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.482#112
- Life expectancy74.7 years#85
- Mean schooling6.8 years#143
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Bangladeshi TakaCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeBDT
- SymbolBDT
- CapitalDhaka
Languages
which languages hold official status
BengaliOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
5 plug typesPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+880
- Time zoneAsia/Dhaka
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
27Public holidays in 2026
- Feb 4Shab-e-Barat Moon
- Feb 21Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day
- Mar 17Shab-e-Qadr Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
53.4%Internet use
- E-government index0.657#100
- Global rank#100
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointSaka Haphong area
- ClimateBangladesh has a tropical monsoon climate with a hot wet season, a cooler dry season and strong seasonal rainfall.
Education
how the school system is structured
Age 6Primary entry
- Primary5 years
- Lower secondary3 years
- Secondary + higher secondary4 years
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