Bangladesh vs Russia: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Bangladesh
137,205
in 2030
Russia
120,569
in 2030
Bangladesh rank
8th
Russia rank
9th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Bangladesh
  • Russia
050.0k100.0k150.0k199020102030

How they compare

Bangladesh currently reports 137,205 against 120,569 in Russia, a difference of 16,636.

That makes Bangladesh's figure about 1.1 times Russia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Russia ahead.

Bangladesh ranks 8th and Russia ranks 9th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Bangladesh averaged higher in 2 and Russia in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Russia Difference Ahead
1990s 72,616 116,834 44,218 Russia
2000s 91,972 122,026 30,053 Russia
2010s 108,568 121,156 12,588 Russia
2020s 126,122 119,884 6,238 Bangladesh
2030s 137,205 120,569 16,636 Bangladesh

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Bangladesh or Russia?
Bangladesh, at 137,205 against 120,569 in Russia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Bangladesh and Russia?
16,636, with Bangladesh ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Russia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Bangladesh and Russia rank globally for population?
Bangladesh ranks 8th and Russia ranks 9th 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

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.