Which has higher population, Bangladesh or Brazil?

Brazil, at 177,295 against 137,205 in Bangladesh as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Brazil?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Bangladesh vs Brazil: Population

Bangladesh

137,205

in 2030

Brazil

177,295

in 2030

Bangladesh rank

8th

Brazil rank

6th

Population over time

Bangladesh
Brazil

How they compare

Brazil currently reports 177,295 against 137,205 in Bangladesh, a difference of 40,090.

That makes Brazil's figure about 1.3 times Bangladesh's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.

Bangladesh ranks 8th and Brazil ranks 6th of 188 countries.

Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Bangladesh	Brazil	Difference	Ahead
1990s	72,616	107,531	34,915	Brazil
2000s	91,972	133,184	41,212	Brazil
2010s	108,568	155,186	46,618	Brazil
2020s	126,122	170,868	44,746	Brazil
2030s	137,205	177,295	40,090	Brazil

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Bangladesh or Brazil?: Brazil, at 177,295 against 137,205 in Bangladesh as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Bangladesh and Brazil?: 40,090, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Brazil?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Bangladesh and Brazil rank globally for population?: Bangladesh ranks 8th and Brazil ranks 6th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.