Bangladesh vs Southern Asia: Population

Bangladesh
137,205
in 2030
Southern Asia
1.65 million
in 2030
Bangladesh rank
8th
Southern Asia rank
11th

Population over time

  • Bangladesh
  • Southern Asia
0500.0k1.0M1.5M199020102030

How they compare

Southern Asia currently reports 1.65 million against 137,205 in Bangladesh, a difference of 1.52 million.

That makes Southern Asia's figure about 12.0 times Bangladesh's.

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

Bangladesh ranks 8th and Southern Asia ranks 11th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Southern Asia Difference Ahead
1990s 72,616 813,247 740,631 Southern Asia
2000s 91,972 1.05 million 955,590 Southern Asia
2010s 108,568 1.29 million 1.18 million Southern Asia
2020s 126,122 1.53 million 1.40 million Southern Asia
2030s 137,205 1.65 million 1.52 million Southern Asia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Bangladesh or Southern Asia?
Southern Asia, at 1.65 million against 137,205 in Bangladesh as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Bangladesh and Southern Asia?
1.52 million, with Southern Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Southern Asia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Bangladesh and Southern Asia rank globally for population?
Bangladesh ranks 8th and Southern Asia ranks 11th 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
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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.